
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.
- 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.








