The Senate Appropriations Committee is concerned the Navy may be moving too fast to add a second shipyard for Constellation-class frigate production. The Navy awarded Fincantieri Marinette Marine a contract last year to build the ship with options for the delivery of up to 10 ships total. The service is currently planning on procuring 20 frigates, though that number is expected to rise as the Navy continues to evaluate its needs for the future fleet. Capt. Kevin Smith, the frigate...
