WASHINGTON, DC (WTAQ) – The Navy is exercising a $553.8 million option to have Fincantieri Marinette Marine build the second Constellation-class frigate. The shipyard is in the process of designing the USS Constellation, which is part of a contract awarded in April 2020.
“While it is good to have additional work lined up for our shipyards, I believe the most important aspect of this decision is that our customer believes that together we are a strong team focused on delivering a capable and adaptable ship that will serve well into the future,” Fincantieri Marine Group President and CEO Dario Deste said in a news release. “We made substantial investments in our system-of-shipyards in Wisconsin, so that we can solidify our position as a surface combatant center of excellence.”
The initial FFG(X) contract is worth $800 million for one missile-guided ship. It includes options for nine additional ships valued at $5.5 billion.
Fabrication for the USS Constellation is planned to start at the end of this year, with the ship expected to be delivered to the Navy in 2026.
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