USS Lafayette

USS Lafayette (FFG-65) was the planned fourth Constellation-class guided-missile frigate. She would have been the fourth ship in the United States Navy bearing this name and built by Marinette Marine, a subsidiary of Fincantieri, with an expected completion date somewhere in 2029. The frigate was named in honor of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, a French hero of the American Revolutionary War. Her name was announced on 29 June 2023 by Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro when he visited Paris. On 25 November 2025 the vessel was cancelled.

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length 151 metre, 
Constellation-class frigate, guided missile frigate, Marinette Marine, United States Navy, 

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Artist rendering of USS Lafayette (FFG-65)

PARIS (June 29, 2023) - Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future Constellation-class guided-missile frigate will be named USS Lafayette (FFG 65).

PARIS (June 29, 2023) - Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future Constellation-class guided-missile frigate will be named USS Lafayette (FFG 65).

PARIS (June 29, 2023) - Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future Constellation-class guided-missile frigate will be named USS Lafayette (FFG 65).

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
commons	image		Artist rendering of USS Lafayette (FFG-65)		Commons
commons	image		PARIS (June 29, 2023) - Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future Constellation-class guided-missile frigate will be named USS Lafayette (FFG 65).		Commons
commons	image		PARIS (June 29, 2023) - Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future Constellation-class guided-missile frigate will be named USS Lafayette (FFG 65).		Commons
commons	image		PARIS (June 29, 2023) - Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future Constellation-class guided-missile frigate will be named USS Lafayette (FFG 65).		Commons