US Navy Plans to Build 20-25 Trump-Class Ships with Advanced Weapons
President Donald Trump announced plans to build a new class of battleships as part of the ‘Golden Fleet’ concept. The Navy will pursue a competition to find a vendor and plans to procure the first ship in 2030. The vessels are expected to be around 30,000-40,000 tons and carry advanced weapons. The announcement follows recent shifts in the Navy’s fleet composition and raises questions about the feasibility of such a project.
US Navy Plans to Build 20-25 Trump-Class Ships with Advanced Weapons
President Donald Trump announced plans to build a new class of battleships as part of the ‘Golden Fleet’ concept. The Navy will pursue a competition to find a vendor and plans to procure the first ship in 2030. The vessels are expected to be around 30,000-40,000 tons and carry advanced weapons. The announcement follows recent shifts in the Navy’s fleet composition and raises questions about the feasibility of such a project.