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U.S. Navy Considers Korean, Japanese and Turkish Ships for New Frigate Program
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U.S. Navy Considers Korean, Japanese and Turkish Ships for New Frigate Program

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The U.S. Navy is considering frigate designs built in South Korea, Japan and Türkiye as it seeks to acquire a new class of ships.
  • One option under discussion would build the initial vessels overseas before shifting production to the United States.
  • USNI News reported that the White House and Navy are reviewing designs from the three countries.

The U.S. Navy is looking beyond American shipyards as it weighs candidates for a new frigate program. Designs from South Korea, Japan and Türkiye are reportedly under review.

The proposal could begin with the first ships being built overseas, followed by a move of production to the United States. The approach is being discussed as part of efforts to secure new frigates.

USNI News, a publication specializing in the U.S. Navy, reported on the review on the first day of the month, citing consideration by the White House and the Navy of ship designs from the three countries.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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