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Legislators Demand Navy Prove Trump Class Battleships Won't Sink U.S. Nuclear Shipbuilding

House Panel Presses Navy on Trump-Class Shipbuilding Risk

A House panel added report language demanding the Navy show the Trump class will not strain nuclear shipyards.
Lawmakers had already moved to block construction until key weapons were mature enough.
The dispute highlights broader concerns about US industrial capacity for nuclear warships.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 5, 2026·via twz.com

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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

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.
The same NDAA draft also demands answers on future FF(X) frigate variants, including a possible VLS-equipped version.

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

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Contractor awarded $3.5 billion to build out US Coast Guard’s Arctic Security Cutters fleet

Coast Guard Finalizes $3.5 Billion Arctic Security Cutter Deal as US Pushes for More Icebreaking Capacity

Davie Defense finalized a contract to build five Arctic Security Cutters for the Coast Guard.
Three ships will be built in Texas and two at an affiliate yard in Helsinki, Finland.
The first cutter is due in 2028 as the US works to expand its limited icebreaker fleet.

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DT Editorial Team·May 14, 2026·via defensenews.com

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John Phelan out as Navy secretary, Pentagon says

Pentagon Abruptly Removes Navy Secretary John Phelan

The Pentagon said John Phelan is out as Navy secretary effective immediately.
Hung Cao will serve as acting Navy secretary.
The change comes amid broader senior military leadership turnover under Pete Hegseth.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 26, 2026·via defensenews.com

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US Marine Corps, Navy join forces to combat insufficient amphibious fleet size

Marine Corps and Navy Press for Larger Amphibious Fleet After Readiness Slump

Gen. Eric Smith said the current fleet of 31 amphibious ships is insufficient for combatant commander demands.
Amphibious ship readiness fell to 41% in 2025, contributing to five-month delays in Marine Expeditionary Unit deployments.
The Navy and Marine Corps are pursuing maintenance optimization, selective service-life extensions and procurement of new ships.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 26, 2026·via defensenews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 23, 2026·via twz.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via defensenews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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

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

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

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

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 2, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Everything New We Just Learned About The Trump Class Battleship Program

Navy Leaders Say Trump-Class Battleship Must Avoid Past Shipbuilding Mistakes

The first Trump-class BBG(X) ship could cost about $17 billion.
Navy leaders say a firm design is essential before construction begins.
The ships are expected to carry nuclear and conventional missiles, including hypersonic types.

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Navy ‘going to study’ possibility of building ships outside US, Phelan says

Navy Weighs Foreign Shipbuilding as U.S. Yards Face Capacity Crunch

Navy Secretary John Phelan said the service will study whether foreign partners could help build U.S. warships.
The Navy is facing domestic labor capacity constraints while pursuing a larger fleet.
Existing maintenance work with South Korea and Japan is being cited as a model for allied support.

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Navy expects construction on first Trump-class battleship to start in FY28 - Breaking Defense

Navy Targets Fiscal 2028 Start for First Trump-Class Battleship Amid $46 Billion Development Plan

The Navy expects to spend roughly $46 billion over five years designing and developing the Trump-class battleship.
Fiscal 2027 requests include about $1 billion in advance procurement and $837 million in R&D.
Officials say challenges with the next-generation destroyer helped drive the move toward a larger battleship hull.

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Trump seeks to double number of ship requests with 2027 defense budget

White House Seeks Major Naval Expansion in Proposed 2027 Defense Budget

The proposed 2027 defense budget includes $65.8 billion for shipbuilding.
The request covers 18 battle force ships and 16 non-battle force ships.
The plan reflects heightened emphasis on maritime competition and deterrence.

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France orders its fifth and final FDI frigate from Naval Group, completing fleet plan

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

France ordered its fifth and final planned FDI frigate from Naval Group.
The last vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2032 after earlier delays.
The order completes the current French plan for a 15-frigate first-rate fleet.

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Trump proposes $1.5 trillion defense budget, banking on $350 billion from reconciliation - Breaking Defense

Trump Administration Plans $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Push for Fiscal 2027

The administration plans a $1.5 trillion FY2027 defense package.
A large share of modernization funding depends on reconciliation.
The proposal would push base defense spending above $1 trillion for the first time.

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Golden Dome, ships and missiles top Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense wish list

Trump’s planned $1.5 trillion defense request would reset the spending debate

The administration is preparing a $1.5 trillion defense request for fiscal 2027.
Expected priorities include Golden Dome, F-35s, warships, submarines, and weapons production.
Congress will debate the proposal after more detailed budget information arrives on April 21.

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ST Engineering to serve as subcontractor for Kuwaiti navy vessels deal - Breaking Defense

ST Engineering wins six-year role on Kuwaiti navy missile boat program

ST Engineering won a six-year subcontract worth 600 million Singapore dollars.
The company will design and supply platform systems for eight missile gun boats.
Three vessels will be built at ST Engineering’s Singapore shipyard.

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