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Trump-class battleships will be equipped with hypersonic weapons, electronic rail guns and high-powered laser-based weaponry.

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Ships equipped with hypersonic weapons, electronic rail guns, and high-powered laser-based weaponry.

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President Donald J. Trump announced the Navy's intent to develop a new class of American-designed large surface combatants — described as battleships — with displacements in the 30,000 to 40,000-ton range. The ships are intended to be employed to meet the realities of modern maritime conflict. The announcement was posted on the Department of Defense site on Dec. 23, 2025.
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AP News reports that the Trump-class battleships will be armed with hypersonic missiles, nuclear cruise missiles, rail guns, and high-powered lasers. NBC News corroborates with details of hypersonic weapons, electronic rail guns and high-powered laser-based weaponry. Verdict: True — credible primary and major-media sources indicate these weapons are planned for the Trump-class battleships, aligning with the claim.

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  1. Update · Dec 23, 2025, 04:49 PMTrue
    AP News reports that the Trump-class battleships will be armed with hypersonic missiles, nuclear cruise missiles, rail guns, and high-powered lasers. NBC News corroborates with details of hypersonic weapons, electronic rail guns and high-powered laser-based weaponry. Verdict: True — credible primary and major-media sources indicate these weapons are planned for the Trump-class battleships, aligning with the claim.
  2. Update · Dec 23, 2025, 04:30 PMin_progress
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  3. Original article · Dec 22, 2025
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