House authorizers seek answers on Navy's frigate plans

By Justin Doubleday / May 1, 2017 at 5:15 AM
Lawmakers are set to question Navy officials this week about their ever evolving plans for transitioning from the Littoral Combat Ship to the future frigate. The House Armed Services seapower and projection forces subcommittee has scheduled a May 3 hearing to receive testimony on the frigate plans from Navy surface warfare director Rear Adm. Ronald Boxall, the official responsible for setting frigate requirements, and the program executive officer for LCS, Rear Adm. John Neagley, who will oversee the acquisition of...

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