ProtectedShips New US frigate program in trouble By ANI - September 10, 2025 0 1633 Constellation class The Constellation-class frigate was supposed to replace the aging Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates now in service. However, last year, the US Navy warned that the program was running up to 36 months behind schedule, the National Interest reports. Please Login to view this content. (Not a member? Join Today!)