The U.S. shipbuilding industry has long been plagued by delays in delivering vessels and programs ending up overbudget.

The first hull is expected to hit the water in 2028 as a more nimble companion to the Navy's larger warships, Navy Secretary John Phelan said.

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan said he has directed the acquisition of a new frigate class based on HII’s Ingalls-built Legend-class National Security Cutter (NSC), “a proven American built ship.” ...

The U.S. Navy has canceled its original plans for the Constellation-class frigate program, limiting it to just the two ships already being constructed.

PASCAGOULA, Miss., Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been selected by the U.S. Navy to design and build the future small surface combatant (SSC) ...

The US Navy is struggling to compete with China due to a spate of failed ship classes. A new report warns there's no easy fix ...

ROME — The US Navy is cancelling its Constellation frigate program following months of cost overruns and delays but plans to keep two vessels that are already being built in Wisconsin. “We’re ...

The Independence-class LCS has been re-adapted for use as a minesweeper, although there are concerns that its aluminum hull might not be ideally suited for that purpose. Delivery of LCS-38 marked the ...

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