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US Navy plans 15 costly Trump-class battleships by 2055

The US Navy has outlined a plan to acquire at least 15 new battleships, dubbed "Trump-class," by 2055, a significant increase from previous projections. These vessels are anticipated to be exceptionally costly, potentially exceeding $14.5 billion each, making them more expensive than the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier. The long-term acquisition plan is aspirational and faces potential political and budgetary challenges, with its future uncertain depending on election outcomes and congressional support. AI

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US Navy plans 15 costly Trump-class battleships by 2055

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Tony Capaccio, Roxana Tiron, Bloomberg ·

    Navy plans to buy 15 costly Trump-class battleships by 2055

    The new Trump battleships — unveiled and personally approved by the president — could cost at least $14.5 billion apiece.