The US president says the new vessels will ensure naval dominance and include AI and laser technology.
President Donald Trump announced plans for a new “Trump-class” of battleships, claiming they will be larger, faster, and 100 times more powerful than previous American warships. These vessels, part of his envisioned “Golden Fleet,” will feature cutting-edge technology such as AI, directed energy lasers, and hypersonic missiles. Production will start with two ships, including the USS Defiant, with potential expansion up to 25 over time. Trump emphasized the importance of maintaining US naval supremacy while addressing delays and costs in defense contractor production.
