The panel distinguishes a ship designed before modern stealth practice from a ship that is unusable. If a retained Perry must perform a role that depends on low observability, an expensive redesign may be relevant. If it serves within a carrier group or in lower-threat areas protected by active defence, stealth may not be the limiting requirement. The mission should be defined before imposing the newest design standard on every hull.
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Oliver Hazard Perry frigates need role fit more than retrofitted stealth
A discussion of keeping Perry-class frigates asks whether low observability is necessary for the missions assigned to an older escort.