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New details on Trump-class battleship program

The US Navy plans to spend $46 billion over five years on the Trump-class battleship program, with construction set to begin in 2028.

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New budget details have emerged for the US Navy's Trump-class battleship program, outlining a five-year, $46 billion plan for design, development, and construction. The Navy is requesting $1 billion for advance procurement in fiscal year 2027 and $837 million for research and development. According to budget documents, funding requests for the first ship will be about $17 billion in 2028, followed by roughly $13 billion for a second ship in 2030, with construction scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2028.
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6d agoКирилл Фёдоров / Война История Оружие

The message provides specific budget figures and timelines, including the $46 billion total, $1 billion for advance procurement in FY2027, and the planned $17 billion and $13 billion requests for the first two ships.

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