WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44972) on Jan. 5, 2026, entitled "Navy Constellation (FFG-62) and FF(X) Class Frigate Programs: Background and Issues for Congress" by naval affairs specialist Ronald O'Rourke. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Constellation (FFG-62) class program. The Navy began procuring Constellation (FFG-62) class frigates in FY2020. Prior to November 2025, Navy plans called for procuring a total of at lea  more