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The U.S. Navy is set to begin construction of the Trump-class battleships in the early 2030s, starting with the USS De défi. These ships will displace around 35,000 tons and feature advanced weaponry, including nuclear and conventional missiles, electromagnetic guns, and laser-directed energy weapons. Contracts for design and engineering will be awarded to General Dynamics Bath Iron Works and Huntington Ingalls Industries, with support from Leidos Gibbs & Cox, although the program's future is uncertain due to concerns about the shipbuilding industrial base and potential political changes.