📋 Tender Overview
To Deliver At Speed And Scale, IVe Directed The Acquisition Of A New Frigate Class Based On HiiS Legend-Class National Security Cutter Design: A Proven, American-Built Ship That Has Been Protecting U.S. Interests At Home And Abroad, Said John C. Phelan, Secretary Of The Navy. President Trump And The Secretary Of War Have Signed Off On This As Part Of The Golden Fleet. Our Goal Is Clear: Launch The First Hull In The Water In 2028. To Expand Capacity And Production Across Our Maritime Industrial Base, We Will Acquire These Ships Using A Lead Yard, And Competitive Follow-On Strategy For Multi-Yard Construction. Shipyards Will Be Measured Against One Outcome: Delivering Combat Power To The Fleet As Fast As Possible. The Ff(X) Is A Highly Adaptable Vessel. While Its Primary Mission Will Be Surface Warfare, Its Ability To Carry Modular Payloads And Command Unmanned Systems Enables It To Execute A Broad Spectrum Of Operations, Making It Ready For The Challenges Of The Modern Maritime Environment. Small Surface Combatants Have Always Been Essential To The Fleet, Handling A Wide Range Of Missions Where A Large Warship IsnT Required. The Ff(X) Will Continue This Vital Role, And Will Take On More Routine Operations, Enhancing The Fleets Operational Flexibility, Adaptability, And Mission Readiness. Like The Medium Landing Ship, Leveraging A Complete Design And Production Baseline Approach Will Allow The Navy And Shipbuilders To Reduce Costs, Schedule And Technical Risk, Said Adm. Daryl Caudle, 34Th Chief Of Naval Operations. We Know This Frigate Design Works, We Know It Operates With The Fleet, And Most Importantly, We Know How To Build It Now. Ff(X) Is Engineered For Rapid, Cost-Effective Production, Enabling This Vital Capability To The Fleet Faster. This Is Made Possible By Basing The New Frigate On HiiS Proven Legend-Class National Security Cutter. This Approach Leverages A Mature Design To Deliver Ships To Our Sailors Without Delay. The Introduction Of The Ff(X) Symbolizes The NavyS 250-Year Commitment To Innovation And Maritime Dominance. From Seabed To Space, The Navy Delivers Power For Peace - Always Ready To Fight And Win. This Milestone Marks The NavyS Enduring Legacy And Commitment To Shaping The Future Of Maritime Power.
