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- President Donald Trump has proposed a Trump-class battleship program costing $17 billion per ship, costliest surface combatant.
- The FY 2027 and FY 2028 budgets together provide $1 billion for procurement and $16.47 billion for the lead vessel.
- The Navy plans at least 15 ships over 30 years, with the first delivery scheduled for 2036.
- Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao says effort requires urgency and sustained commitment, warning it may face congressional opposition and cancellation.
