Defense Contractor / Shipbuilder
Appears in 1 story · Last updated May 16, 2026
As of May 2026: Expected prime contractor for Trump-class construction
Trump just announced the United States will build battleships again. The USS Defiant (BBG-1)—lead ship of the Trump-class—will be the largest American surface combatant since World War II at 35,000 tons, armed with nuclear cruise missiles, hypersonic weapons, rail guns, and lasers. Construction starts in 2030, and the Navy wants 20 to 25 ships at over $10 billion each.
Updated May 16
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