The U.S. Navy's ambitious plan to design and build a new class of nuclear-powered battleships would cost an estimated $275 billion over the next three decades and place unprecedented demands on the nation's shipbuilding industry, according to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
The CBO analysis suggests that the construction of the Trump-Class nuclear battleships would require a significant increase in the number of ships being built, as well as a substantial expansion of the workforce and infrastructure needed to support the program. This could lead to strain on the U.S. shipbuilding industry, potentially affecting the production of other naval vessels and the ability to meet existing defense commitments.