Constellation-Class Frigate Program
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Marinette, Wisconsin, United States
Source: National Security Journal
The Constellation-class frigate program began in 2020 to develop a new frigate based on Italy's FREMM frigate design. The contract was awarded to Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Wisconsin. However, numerous design changes led to the ship sharing only about 15% of its layout with the original design, resulting in a $600 million budget overrun and significant delays.
- Status
- Failure
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Seaport, Government
- Location
- Marinette, Wisconsin, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- National Security Journal
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Description | The Constellation-class frigate program began in 2020 to develop a new frigate based on Italy's FREMM frigate design. The contract was awarded to Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Wisconsin. However, numerous design changes led to the ship sharing only about 15% of its layout with the original design, resulting in a $600 million budget overrun and significant delays. |
Original sector | Defense |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Wisconsin |
City | Marinette |
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Source | National Security Journal |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Seaport, Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-05 |
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