Trump unveils ‘Trump-class’ battleships for US Navy’s ‘Golden Fleet’

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 23, 2025 at 04:55 AM

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In December 2025, US President Donald Trump announced plans to build a new "Trump-class" of battleships as part of a "Golden Fleet" initiative to ensure US naval dominance. Speaking in Florida, Trump stated the ships would be larger and more powerful than previous American warships, equipped with advanced technologies like AI, lasers, hypersonic missiles, nuclear cruise missiles, and rail guns. He claimed these would be the largest battleships in history, not specifically targeting any one nation. Trump indicated immediate commencement of production, starting with two ships, potentially scaling up to 25, with the first ship named USS Defiant.

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