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Congress Moves To Block Trump Class Battleship Work Until Its Key Weapons Are Mature

Congress ties Trump-class battleship work to weapon readiness

A House defense bill draft would block construction of the first Trump-class battleship until the Navy certifies that its planned advanced weapons are mature enough for the lead ship.

Key Takeaways

House lawmakers want the Navy to certify the Trump class's weapons are mature before lead-ship construction can begin.
The draft language reflects concern over relying on railguns, high-power lasers, and other advanced systems that are not fully proven.

DT Editorial Team·May 27, 2026·via twz.com

Sweden picks French FDI frigates in its biggest defense acquisition in decades

Sweden plans to acquire four French-built FDI frigates from Naval Group, a major naval modernization step that officials say will sharply strengthen air defense, including ballistic missile interception.

Key Takeaways

Sweden selected Naval Group’s FDI frigates for four future Luleå-class ships.
Officials said the purchase will sharply boost Swedish air-defense capability, including ballistic missile interception.

DT Editorial Team·May 19, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

Australia Bets on Japan’s Mogami Frigates to Rebuild a Shrinking Surface Fleet

Australia has signed on for 11 upgraded Mogami-class frigates, with the first three to be built in Japan and eight more planned for Western Australia as Canberra tries to arrest a decline in naval hull numbers while leap

Key Takeaways

Australia and Japan signed a deal for three upgraded Mogami-class frigates, with eight more planned in Western Australia.
The first Japanese-built ship is due by December 2029.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 27, 2026·via defensenews.com

France completes FDI frigate order as Navy fleet plan reaches final hull

France has ordered its fifth and final planned Defense and Intervention Frigate from Naval Group, locking in the last hull of a program meant to complete a 15-frigate first-rate fleet.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 3, 2026·via defensenews.com