Trump seeks to double number of ship requests with 2027 defense budget
By Riley Ceder
Apr 3, 2026, 01:06 PM
President Donald Trump announced Friday he wants funding in 2027 for twice the number of ships that were requested the previous year.
The proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget would include $65.8 billion in shipbuilding capital to manufacture 18 battle force ships and 16 non-battle force ships, according to a White House overview of the budget.
“As waters around the world become increasingly contested, it is imperative that the United States be able to efficiently deliver the various naval platforms it requires to ensure maritime domain awareness and deterrence,” the overview said.
The president has claimed the vessels will be 100 times more powerful than any ship ever built.
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