Golden Fleet

The 'Golden Fleet' is a proposed US naval program, championed by Donald Trump, that aims to build up to 15 battleships designed as 'strike-centric arsenal ships' to deter China. This initiative has recently come under significant scrutiny from a US congressional committee and various analysts. Concerns have been raised about the program's feasibility, particularly regarding its potential to strain already limited nuclear-powered shipbuilding capacity. Furthermore, questions persist about the operational cost and maintenance of these vessels, as well as their vulnerability to modern anti-ship missiles, such as China's Dongfeng series. The news is timely as the US Navy continues to outline its shipbuilding plans amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and debates about naval strategy and industrial capacity.