Summary
President Donald Trump announced plans for a new series of Navy battleships, called the "Golden Fleet," that will bear his name. The project includes the construction of advanced ships, starting with two new vessels, and aims to boost U.S. shipbuilding capacity and create jobs. The U.S. Navy plans to make these ships operational within two-and-a-half years.
Key Facts
- President Trump announced a new series of Navy battleships called the "Golden Fleet."
- The ships will be named after President Trump and are part of a larger expansion of naval forces.
- Construction on these ships, known as the Trump Class USS Defiant, will start soon.
- The ships will carry advanced weapons, including hypersonic missiles.
- Two ships will be built initially, with plans for up to 25 in the future.
- The construction of these ships in the U.S. is expected to create thousands of jobs.
- The U.S. Navy aims to surpass China's shipbuilding capabilities and strengthen its fleet.
- President Trump also emphasized reviving the American shipbuilding industry through various measures.
