Here’s why the Navy is planning to turn a Coast Guard cutter into a frigate

Since entering service in 2008, Legend-class cutters have shown they are formidable ships, and they have a proven design.
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SECNAV: New Frigate will be Based on National Security Cutter, First FF(X) to be Built at Ingalls

An artist’s rendering of the proposed FF(X) frigate. US Navy image This post has been updated with a rendering of the proposed FF(X) design. The U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class will serve as the basis ...