New Trump-Class Ships Could Face Setback Over Railgun Failures

Commentary On Dec. 22, President Donald Trump announced plans to design and build a new class of large surface combatants—dubbed the “Trump-class battleships.” These ships would serve as the centerpiece of his “Golden Fleet” initiative. Initial plans call for two ships (with the lead vessel named USS Defiant, displacing approximately 35,000 to 40,000 tons), with […]