April 30, 2026

Navy pushes billions to buy first battleship in 2028 with aggressive schedule

By Staff Reports

The Navy plans to buy the first new Trump-class battleship, designated BBG(X), in 2028 and wants to spend upwards of $43.5 billion over the next five years to procure three battleships, according to budget request documents released Tuesday.
The Navy’s fiscal…

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