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Bring back the frigate. Use an existing design with slight (10%) modifications. Build them in the U.S.
https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2025/2/11/small-surface-combatants-could-solve-navys-fleet-size-woes
And while we're at it, there are some outstanding diesel-electric sub designs to be had off-the-shelf, for a fraction of what a nuclear submarine costs. For some roles, they are ideal.
