Tag: defense budgeting
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Trump-class battleship meets reality: major obstacles ahead
Introduction: A bold claim meets hard constraints When a headlining political moment promises a new “Trump-class” battleship as the pinnacle of naval power, audiences are left to weigh bravado against feasibility. The notion of a vessel described as “the fastest, the biggest, and by far 100 times more powerful than any battleship ever built” sounds…
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Trump Unveils Controversial Plan for a New Warship Class Named After Himself
Trump Announces a Bold,Controversial Naval Initiative Former President Donald Trump has publicly outlined a plan that would reimagine the U.S. Navy’s future by introducing a new class of warships named after the commander-in-chief who inspired it. Speaking at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, Trump described a “Trump-class” of naval vessels intended to be the largest battleships in…
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Power Projection at Sea: Why the US and China Bet Big on Aircraft Carriers
Introduction: A new era of naval power In recent decades, aircraft carriers have shifted from mere symbols of national prestige to strategic instruments that shape global security dynamics. The United States and China are at the forefront, investing heavily in massive, expensive ships designed to project military power far from home shores. The Fujian, a…