On December 22, Trump delivered a speech at Mar-a-Lago about the naval shipbuilding program, with the core being the Golden Fleet plan (he really loves using "gold" in naming things). The main points include:
- "Trump-class" Battleship: Announced the revival of the "battleship" concept, with plans to build the first 2 ships (ultimate goal of 20-25 ships) named the "Trump-class" mega-warships. The lead ship will be named USS Defiant.
- Emphasized "big is beautiful," with an estimated displacement of 30,000-40,000 tons (far exceeding existing destroyers), and criticized current stealth warships (e.g., Zumwalt-class) as "too ugly" by focusing on "aesthetics." He explicitly stated he would personally participate in the design.
- Despite the retro appearance, the core requirements include hypersonic missiles, electromagnetic railguns, laser weapons, and AI-driven control systems.
- Condemned the inefficiency and delays in the current supply chain, demanding all components must be manufactured in the U.S., aiming to revive American heavy industry through military contracts.
Background: The Navy just signed a $448 million ShipOS contract with PLTR. Both the Trump Class and Golden Fleet will be manufactured using PLTR's operating system.$Palantir Tech(PLTR.US)
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