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The US Navy is planning a new fleet of nuclear-powered battleships, with the lead ship costing $23B. The program could fundamentally change the Navy's capabilities. The total cost of the program may top $275B.
The program's massive investment and potential to change the Navy's capabilities make it strategically significant. The development of nuclear-powered battleships could impact the Navy's power projection and deterrence capabilities.
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