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Why the Navy's $5.5 Billion Virginia-Class Submarine Can't Get Built Fast Enough to Replace What's Retiring

The Virginia-class submarine is the Navy's best underwater platform. So why can't shipyards build them fast enough to keep the fleet from shrinking?

K. Brennan

· July 20, 2026 · 4 min read

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Why the Navy's $32 Billion Constellation-Class Frigate Can't Stop Changing What It Wants to Be

The Navy's FFG-62 Constellation-class frigate is years behind schedule and billions over budget. Here's why the ship keeps redesigning itself.

K. Brennan

· June 15, 2026 · 4 min read

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