The U.S. Navy is pulling the plug on a new series of Constellation-class frigates, although construction will continue on the first two ships in the program.
Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan announced his decision to cancel the program in a video message on Nov. 25.
“My job as secretary of the Navy is to be a responsible steward of the trust and resources the American people place in us, delivering modern, lethal, and reliable platforms that strengthen readiness and give our war fighters every advantage to deter, fight, and win,” Phelan said.
The move comes as the U.S. Navy’s shipbuilding efforts are falling behind those in China….