MARINETTE, Wis. (WFRV) – Fincantieri Marine Group has announced that a contract for four Constellation-class frigates is being discontinued.
Fincantieri officials say that the decision reflects the evolving priorities of the U.S. Navy. The agreement also encompasses the continuity of work for two Constellation-class frigates currently under construction and provides for the discontinuity of the contract for the four other Constellation-class frigates already under contract.
Officials also noted that the reshaping of the future of the Constellation-class frigates program comes as part of a review launched by the Navy, which is aimed at transitioning towards a future model.
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The future of the Constellation-class Program is currently under construction at Fincantieri Marinette Marine.
This new arrangement guarantees continuity and workload visibility for Fincantieri’s personnel and the Wisconsin System of Yards – a vital pillar of the U.S. maritime industrial base –, capitalizing on the investments and expertise developed to date. Over the past years, Fincantieri has invested more than $800 million in its four U.S. shipyards, including Marinette, Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay, and Jacksonville, with the aim of ensuring maximum production efficiency, flexibility, and technological innovation. These investments have enabled the consolidation of an advanced industrial supply chain, capable of meeting the U.S. Navy’s new priorities, including rapid delivery, modularity, and scalability of naval platforms.
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The group says they will help deliver a new class of models.
