Trump-class battleship

A Congressional Budget Office report estimates the Trump-class battleship program will cost $275 billion, with the first ship priced at $23.4 billion and subsequent units at $18 billion each. The program would produce 15 nuclear-powered battleships by 2056, the largest surface combatants since World War II, but faces challenges including increased shipyard tonnage demands and industry delays highlighted by the Government Accountability Office.

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 15 nuclear-powered battleships would cost $275 billion. The first Trump-class battleship could exceed $23 billion in cost.

The Senate finalized a stopgap funding bill to prevent a government shutdown until December 11, including language to block President Trump’s plan to shift grant approval authority to political appointees. The bipartisan agreement includes support from top Republicans like Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, while House Republicans had earlier passed a separate funding extension without Democratic consultation.

An amendment to eliminate funding for the Trump-class battleship failed during the HASC defense bill markup. Rep. Adam Smith expressed confidence in the BBG(X) program's success, citing it as a sure Kalshi bet.

The House Republicans' draft National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) aims to restrict troop reductions in Europe and South Korea and prohibits the construction of a 'Trump-class' battleship until the Navy demonstrates the necessary technology. The bill, released Tuesday, focuses on maintaining military presence and ensuring technological readiness for new naval projects.