Could the US Navy turn to Japanese, South Korean or Turkish frigates to address its shipbuilding challenges? Its interesting to look into the reported foreign options, including the Mogami family, Chungnam class and Istanbul class, alongside America’s domestic FF(X) program. I explore the ships, the lessons of Constellation, weapons integration, maintenance, industrial partnerships and the difference between buying a foreign design and building a warship overseas. Which approach could deliver useful capability without creating another troubled procurement program?
Source: Why America Is Looking Abroad for Its Next Warships?
