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The U.S. Navy plans to begin construction of the Trump-class battleships, with the first ship named USS De défi, in the early 2030s. The ships will displace approximately 35,000 tons and will be equipped with nuclear and conventional missiles, electromagnetic guns, laser-directed energy weapons, and more.

The Navy has issued market advisories for the guided missile battleship program BBG(X), intending to award sole-source contracts to General Dynamics Bath Iron Works and Huntington Ingalls Industries for design and engineering efforts. Leidos Gibbs & Cox will also support surface combat ship design.

Each contract has an estimated execution period of 72 months. The battleships are expected to measure between 840 and 880 feet in length and reach speeds over 30 knots. The ships will feature advanced weapon systems including a 32-megajoule electromagnetic gun and several missile launch systems. The program's future remains uncertain amid concerns about the capacity of the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base and potential changes in administration.