Battleship Trump Is Sailing Into Hot Water
Summary
President Donald Trump has proposed building a fleet of 15 nuclear-powered battleships for the U.S. Navy, which the Congressional Budget Office estimates will cost about $275 billion over 30 years. This plan adds to an already heavy demand on American shipyards, raising challenges due to current delays and cost overruns in Navy and Coast Guard shipbuilding programs.Key Facts
- The proposed fleet includes 15 nuclear-powered battleships called the Trump-class.
- The first ship, USS Defiant, would cost around $23.4 billion; subsequent ships would average about $18 billion each.
- The total cost over three decades is estimated at $275 billion by the Congressional Budget Office.
- The U.S. Navy and Coast Guard shipbuilding programs are currently billions over budget and behind schedule.
- The proposal would require shipyards to produce more than twice the current amount of large surface warships by 2035.
- There are questions about whether a large battleship fleet fits with the Navy’s current strategy.
- The military is also focusing on building missile stocks and advanced air defense systems, which are costly and take years to replenish.
- The Pentagon aims to build advanced defense projects like the Golden Dome, estimated to cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years, to protect the U.S. mainland.
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