Statement By SASC Chairman John McCain On Navy's Request For Information On New Frigate Program

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U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today on the Navy's request for information on a new Frigate program:

"I am cautiously optimistic regarding the request for information on a new Frigate program that the Navy released yesterday.

"This new Frigate must be more capable than the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program, with minor modifications. For example, the new Frigate's ability to perform local area air defense for convoys of ships would provide a necessary and clear capability improvement over the LCS program.

"I look forward to learning more about the new Frigate requirements and acquisition strategy, including how the Navy will deliver on time and on budget."

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