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HAC-D Lawmakers Skeptical Of Battleship; CNO Says Will Use Ford Reactor

Tuesday, May 12th, 2026

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HAC-D Lawmakers Skeptical Of Battleship; CNO Says Will Use Ford Reactor

Weapons and systems planned for the new notional BBG(X) Trump-class battleship. (Image: U.S. Navy)

Several lawmakers on the House Appropriations Committee’s defense (HAC-D) subcommittee Tuesday expressed skepticism of the Navy’s approach to the new Trump-class battleship in the wake of the fiscal year 2027 budget request and 30-year shipbuilding plan while the Navy's top officer revealed they plan to use the nuclear reactor featured on the newest aircraft carriers. “I don't doubt for a minute your need, I don't. But here's what I need, a billion dollars in procurements for long lead items. We…

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