Battleships

The Congressional Budget Office estimates the first Trump-class battleship could cost up to $21 billion if ordered today, with follow-on ships costing between $9-15 billion per vessel. The Navy's Golden Fleet concept aims to solidify US naval power, but details of the program are yet to be decided and could influence the final price.

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.