NAVAL STATION EVERETT IS TAPPED AS HOMEPORT FOR NEW FRIGATES

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The Navy has selected Naval Station Everett in Washington state as the homeport for the next generation Constellation-class frigates. A total of 12 Constellation-class frigates will be based out of Naval Station Everett, according to the Navy. "The Navy's Surface Force is the preeminent means available for our nation to protect its interests and sustain its prosperity around the globe," the Navy said in a news release. "The Navy remains focused on building and deploying combat ready, battle-minded teams capable of carrying out their missions today and tomorrow, at home and abroad. Constellation-class frigates will help us do that and enable us to maintain our advantage at sea." The Navy announced in April 2020 that the service had chosen Fincantieri's design for the next generation of frigates, and it will be built at the Marinette Marine shipyard in Wisconsin. The vessel is designed to operate either on its own or with a strike group to provide capabilities including an Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar, Mk 41 Vertical Launching Systems, and a Baseline 10 Aegis Combat System.