Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Fleet' battleships named after himself

Published: 12/23/2025
Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Fleet' battleships named after himself
President Donald Trump unveils plans for a new series of heavily armed Navy battleships named after himself as part of a revamped "Golden Fleet." The Trump Class USS Defiant ships will be equipped with an array of weapons and are set to be the fastest and most powerful battleships ever built. Trump's announcement includes a larger expansion of the US Navy, aimed at closing the gap with China in shipbuilding capacity.