Trump Unveils 'Trump Class' Battleships, Promising Largest U.S. Warships Since WWII
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The US Navy plans to build the largest surface combatant since WWII, called the USS Defiant, as part of the 'Golden Fleet' effort, with construction starting around 2030. The ship will be over 35,000 tons, equipped with advanced weapons and systems, and built in the US to bolster naval capabilities, potentially countering global threats including China.
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