Navy pushes Congress to back constructing auxiliary ships overseas
Breaking Defense • 5/12/2026
Summary
The Navy is urging Congress to support the construction of auxiliary ships overseas. The new shipbuilding plan confirms that the Trump-class battleship will be nuclear-powered, and the Navy aims to have an inventory of 15 battleships by 2056.
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