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An artist rendering of the USS Lafayette (FFG 65), a planned ship in the Constellation-class frigate program. Chief Petty Officer Shannon Renfroe/U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy is pulling the plug on a new series of Constellation-class frigates, although construction will continue on the first two ships in the program.
Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan announced his decision to cancel the program in a video message on Nov. 25.
