Vice Adm. Rick Hunt, USN Ret., the former commander of US Naval Surface Forces who is now the chief strategy officer for Fincantieri Marinette Marine, unveils the frigate design the company will propose for the US Navy’s FFG(X) program, discusses the requirements dialogue with service officials and next steps to field a more capable and survivable warship with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian. The interview was conducted at the Navy League’s 2019 Sea Air Space conference and tradeshow near Washington where our coverage was sponsored by GE Marine, Huntington Ingalls Industries and Leonardo DRS.