US Navy Evaluates Allied Frigate Designs for Next-Generation Warships

S. Korean, Japanese, Turkish frigates being considered for new US frigate class: report

The United States is considering frigate designs from South Korea, Japan and Turkey for a new class of warships, a news report said Wednesday, as it is seeking cooperation with trusted allies to rebuild its navy and shipbuilding industry. Citing three industry sources, USNI News, the US Naval Institute's news outlet, reported that the White House and the US Navy are considering the designs from the countries for a competition that could include building up to two of the ships in foreign shipyard

By The Korea Herald