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Trump unveils groundbreaking Trump-Class warships!
US President Trump announces new, advanced warships to strengthen the navy against China and modernize the defense strategy.
Trump unveils groundbreaking Trump-Class warships!
US President Donald Trump announced the construction of new, state-of-the-art warships in Florida on December 23, 2025. At a press event also attended by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, Trump introduced the “Trump Class,” which represents a significant modernization of the US Navy. The planned ships should be larger and more powerful than all previous models.
A total of two new warships are initially planned, with a long-term target of up to 25 units. The first two ships are scheduled to be completed in around two and a half years. Trump emphasized that each of these new ships will be considered the largest warships in US and world history, and that they will be equipped with state-of-the-art weapons such as guns, missiles, laser systems and even hypersonic weapons.
Strategic considerations and defense budget
The announcement of the new ships comes amid intense strategic competition with China, which has extensively expanded its navy, including commissioning a third aircraft carrier. However, Trump made it clear that the development of the “Trump Class” was not specifically directed against China. This declaration came at the same time as the adoption of a new US defense budget of over 900 billion dollars, which serves as a basis for strengthening the US armed forces. According to [zeit.de](https://www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2025-12/donald-trump-neues-schlachtschiff-goldene- Flotte), the ships should be far superior not only in their size, but also in their effectiveness.
Overall, the “Trump Class” is intended to represent a modernization of the previous “Arleigh Burke Class” destroyers. John Phelan announced that these new ships will be equipped with the “biggest guns” and nuclear cruise missile capability. A strategic goal of this initiative is to increase global respect for the United States.
Technological innovations and development
According to Blaubahn.com, the US Navy is at a historic turning point in which technological innovation plays a key role. Key developments include Columbia-class submarines, which will enhance the Navy's nuclear deterrent, as well as advanced technologies such as HELIOS lasers and AI-powered decision makers.
These measures are aimed at ensuring the superiority of the US armed forces in global competition. Cooperation with allies such as South Korea and Japan will further strengthen the defense industry, which will also promote domestic production capacity and technological independence.
With the “golden fleet,” which Trump proclaimed at the beginning of his second term in office, the US government is pursuing the goal of achieving a significant increase in maritime strength through large warships that counter growing threats from China. These ships produced will not only be physically superior, but will also be equipped with innovative next-generation weapon systems to meet evolving security needs.