S. Korean, Japanese, Turkish warships eyed for US frigate competition: report

The United States is reportedly considering frigate designs from South Korea, Japan, and Turkey as part of a new class of warships, as detailed in a recent report. According to USNI News, the White House and the U.S. Navy are evaluating these designs for a potential competition, which could involve building up to two ships in foreign shipyards before transitioning to U.S. yards.

The warship designs under consideration include the Chungnam-class guided-missile frigate from South Korea, the export version of the FFM Mogami-class from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and the Istanbul-class guided-missile frigate from Turkey. This move would mark a departure from the U.S.'s century-long tradition of domestic naval construction and reflects efforts to rebuild its navy and shipbuilding industrial base through cooperation with trusted allies.

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