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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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Strait of Hormuz escort missions would ‘exceed’ Navy’s capacity, CNO says - Breaking Defense

US Navy Says Strait of Hormuz Escort Duty Would Exceed Its Capacity

The Navy’s top officer said escorting ships through the strait would exceed naval capacity.
The US is continuing a blockade tied to Iranian maritime traffic.
Caudle said convoy-style escorts in a contested strait would be a very challenging mission.
The Navy views the blockade as a more effective and sustainable tool right now.

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

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Gerald R. Ford to return from historic deployment on Saturday: CNO - Breaking Defense

USS Gerald R. Ford Set to Return After Record 324 Days at Sea

The USS Gerald R. Ford is returning after 324 days at sea, a modern record for a US carrier.
The ship operated across the High North, Eastern Mediterranean, Southern Command, and the Middle East.
Navy leaders say the deployment shows Ford-class durability, but also reflects broader force-capacity strain.

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

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Secretive AIM-260 Air-To-Air Missile Finally Breaks Cover

The AIM-260 Has Finally Been Seen, and That Alone Says a Lot

The first public image of the AIM-260 emerged from a photographed VX-31 F/A-18F near Eglin.
The missile appears to use a minimalist design with four tail fins and no mid-body control surfaces.
The AIM-260 is expected to augment and eventually replace the AIM-120 AMRAAM.

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DT Editorial Team·May 15, 2026·via twz.com

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US Navy could run out of money by July, top officer warns

Navy Warns It Could Have to Cut Training and Operations by July Without More Funding

The Navy’s top officer said the service needs more cash within two months to avoid disruptions.
Adm. Daryl Caudle said training, operations, and certification events could be affected in July.
The additional money would need to come from a supplemental request the administration has not yet sent to Congress.

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

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