Navy To Equip Battleships With Laser Weapons

February 11, 2026

1 min read

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle Advocates for Laser-armed Navy Ships

The US Navy plans to equip its new Trump-class battleships with hypersonic weapons, electronic rail guns, and high-powered laser-based weaponry. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle unveiled his new ‘Fighting Instructions’ guidance that details how the Navy will organize, train, equip, and fight. The framework aims to establish a comprehensive directed energy strategy, accelerate industrial base maturation, and reduce fielding risk.

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Navy To Equip Battleships With Laser Weapons

February 11, 2026

1 min read

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle Advocates for Laser-armed Navy Ships

The US Navy plans to equip its new Trump-class battleships with hypersonic weapons, electronic rail guns, and high-powered laser-based weaponry. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle unveiled his new ‘Fighting Instructions’ guidance that details how the Navy will organize, train, equip, and fight. The framework aims to establish a comprehensive directed energy strategy, accelerate industrial base maturation, and reduce fielding risk.

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Navy laser weapons battleships directed energy

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URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/02/cno-trump-class-battleships-could-be-forcing-function-for-navy-to-beef-up-laser-efforts/