Navy Plans to Buy 15 Costly Trump-Class Battleships by 2055
Bloomberg.com • • nation
Key Points:
- The US Navy plans to purchase at least 15 new battleships, known as Trump-class, over the next 30 years, according to its latest shipbuilding plan.
- This represents a significant increase from the previously stated plan to buy only three such vessels.
- The first Trump-class battleship is expected to be delivered in 2036, with additional ships arriving through 2055.
- The expanded commitment highlights the Navy's prioritization of these potentially costly warships in its long-term strategy.