Navy Moves To Construct Two Trump Class Battleships
President Donald Trump unveiled plans this week for the United States Navy to build a massive new generation of warships. Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, the President declared the initiation of the “Golden Fleet” project to revitalize American sea power. The announcement detailed an immediate order for two vessels belonging to the newly designated Trump class of battleships. He was joined by Secretary of the Navy John Phelan and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth for the high-profile reveal.
The lead ship in this new category will be named the USS Defiant and carries the hull classification BBG-1. These warships are designed to displace over 35,000 tons which makes them significantly larger than the current Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. Naval officials indicated that the design phase is already underway with industry partners. The project aims to eventually expand the class to include between twenty and twenty-five ships over the coming decades.
Modern technology distinguishes these vessels from the heavy armor of World War II counterparts like the famous Iowa class. The Trump class will feature an array of advanced weaponry including electromagnetic railguns and high-powered laser systems. Plans confirm the inclusion of nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missiles to restore a tactical nuclear capability to the surface fleet. Hypersonic conventional missiles will also be integrated to provide rapid strike options against distant targets.
Secretary Phelan emphasized that the new battleship represents a shift from defensive posturing to offensive dominance. He noted that while destroyers are built to protect the aircraft carrier, this new class is designed to hunt down enemy forces directly. Phelan stated the ship would not just swat down incoming arrows but would reach out to destroy the archers. This doctrine aligns with the administration’s goal of creating a visible deterrent through sheer tonnage and firepower.
The sheer scale of the project draws comparisons to the classic naval documentary series ‘Victory at Sea’ which Phelan cited during the event. The Secretary explained that the USS Defiant will serve as a central command node for the entire fleet. It is expected to coordinate everything from unmanned drones to other surface warships during combat operations. This network integration ensures the battleship serves as more than just a floating weapons platform.
President Trump remarked that he would be personally involved in the aesthetic design of the ships to ensure they look impressive. He dismissed concerns about the naming convention by insisting the brand represents a return to national greatness. The construction effort is projected to utilize shipyards across the nation from Philadelphia to Mississippi. This initiative is pitched as a massive jobs program alongside its military objectives.
Analysts suggest that while the order for two ships is immediate, the actual production timeline may extend into the 2030s. The integration of unproven technologies like railguns poses engineering challenges that the Navy must overcome. Developing the necessary industrial base to support such massive hulls will require substantial investment in dry docks and workforce training. The administration remains confident that the “Golden Fleet” will secure maritime superiority for the next century.
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