[Mariner]

They have about half the firepower of the Aegis DDG at 1/4 the cost.

And it puts more platforms at sea where the vast majority of jobs do not require a 10,000 ton DDG.

And we need 50 modern diesel subs too.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constellation-class_frigate

[PAR35]

And we need 50 modern diesel subs too

I agree with that. Maybe in two classes - a coastal version for the corners of the United States, and a larger one for force projection.