I wonder if it would be possible to use O.H. Perry class frigates that are in mothball fleet. Could they be refurbished with new electronics and weapons? That could be a stop-gap until we have actual working frigates and destroyers. I was aboard knox class frigate for 4 1/2 years, everything above waterline was aluminum. Our CIC was protected by 1/2 inch or so of it. It did not feel very safe.
Negative. The OHPs are worn out and have hulls so thin you can put a screwdriver through them. Mexico and Taiwan were going to buy some from the reserve and they were neither seaworthy nor economical to repair. All are now awaiting SINKEX, scrapping or coral reef duty.
We are still building Arleigh Burkes, which work okay for now, and the FFG-X program should begin builds this year.