The Navy is copying a Coast Guard cutter to fix its frigate mess

The U.S. Navy tried to build a new frigate. It didn’t go well. After years of delays, design changes, and billions of dollars spent on the Constellation-class, the Navy is hitting reset, and this time it’s doing something surprisingly unglamorous: copying a Coast Guard cutter that already exists, already sails, and already works. The Navy’s next frigate is based on the Coast Guard’s Legend-class National Security Cutter. On paper, that sounds like a step backward. In reality, it might be one of the smartest shipbuilding decisions the Navy has made in years...if it can resist the urge to overcomplicate it. Written by: Kyle Gunn Edited by: Savvy Task & Purpose is a military news and culture-oriented channel. We want to foster discussion about the defense industry. Merchandise: store.taskandpurpose.com Like this video? You'll love https://taskandpurpose.com/ And you can follow us on social, too. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taskandpurpose/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/taskandpurpose TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taskandpurpose