U.S. Navy Resurrects Frigate Parts For USCG Cutters

U.S. Navy engineers are harvesting weapon system components from decommissioned U.S. Navy frigates (FFG) for re-use on Coast Guard cutters. The resurrection of components from four decommissioned frigates has already saved $24 million, with more savings expected from a fifth ship, according to the...

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