Prototypowy USS Freedom został wycofany w 2021 roku. Tylko w bieżącym ten sam los spotkał już cztery seryjne okręty.
ce of up to 75 days at sea, enabling operations far from US shores.
In this role, they support US Navy forces as well as allied navies in
Asia and NATO. The future frigates are expected to serve as auxilia-
ry platforms to destroyers, focusing on "policing" missions such as
maritime security, convoy escort, and operations in littoral environ-
ments.
Preliminary concept of a frigate based on the Legend-class patrol cutter.
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