US Navy’s Shipbuilding Snafu: Constellation Class Cut Short Amidst Urgent Threats
The Constellation class has been shelved, with only two ships in the works instead of the planned 20. The US Navy seeks faster alternatives to tackle looming threats, which may or may not rhyme with “China.” As Phelan puts it, they need ships ready for action, not ones stuck in the bureaucratic Bermuda Triangle.
Hot Take:
Well, it looks like the US Navy’s shipbuilding program has hit the iceberg of bureaucratic headaches! In a turn of events that can only be described as “sink or swim,” the Navy has decided to abandon its Constellation class of frigates, cutting its losses and hoping to sail forward faster. Forget about “steady as she goes”; it’s more like “abandon ship” and “all hands on deck” for the next big thing. Who knew that building ships could get so complicated? Perhaps they should have tried using LEGO instructions instead!
Key Points:
– The US Navy is scrapping the Constellation class of frigates, originally planned for 20 ships, limiting it to just two.
– This decision aims to speed up shipbuilding to counter anticipated threats, possibly from China.
– The Constellation class was meant to be a quick-build solution but faced delays and deviations from its original design.
– The Navy’s focus is shifting to potentially faster alternatives, like autonomous vessels or other existing designs.
– The decision leaves a gap in anti-submarine capabilities, prompting discussions on future replacements.