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The US Navy is developing the Trump-class battleships, the largest surface combatants since World War II, displacing around 30,000 tonnes and designed to enhance conventional capabilities. Set to incorporate advanced systems like hypersonic missiles, the project has seen increased funding with an expected initial operational capability by 2034, though development risks remain, particularly regarding system integration and challenges from the halted railgun initiative. The Trump-class is considered pivotal to the Navy's future fleet strategy.