The U.S. Navy's ambitious plan to design and build a new class of nuclear-powered battleships could strain U.S. shipbuilding capabilities, according to a recent report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The estimated cost of the project over the next three decades is a staggering $275 billion.
The CBO report highlights the significant challenges that the U.S. Navy would face in building and maintaining a fleet of nuclear-powered battleships. The project would require a substantial increase in the number of shipbuilders, engineers, and technicians, as well as significant investments in new facilities and equipment. The report also notes that the U.S. shipbuilding industry is already facing capacity constraints, which could be exacerbated by the demands of the nuclear battleship program.