An early assessment of the Constellation-class frigate program identified design risks that could challenge the operational effectiveness of all three of the ship's primary mission areas -- air, surface and anti-submarine warfare -- according to an annual report from the director of operational test and evaluation . The DOT&E report confirms delivery of the lead frigate (FFG-62) is now expected in December 2026, a delay of roughly one year compared with the program’s initial schedule. Last month, a program official...
