Doc Google says:
Announced in late
December 2025, the Trump class (designated as a Guided-Missile Battleship or BBG)
is a planned class of large surface combatants for the U.S. Navy.
Intended to be the centerpiece of the "Golden Fleet," these vessels are
designed to be significantly larger and more powerful than existing
destroyers. General Characteristics
| Feature |
|---|
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Lead Ship | USS Defiant (BBG-1) |
| Displacement | 30,000 to 40,000+ tons |
| Length | 840–880 feet (approx. 260–270 meters) |
| Beam | 105–115 feet |
| Speed | 30+ knots |
| Crew | 650–850 personnel (AI-driven systems reduce manning) |
| Cost | Estimated $10–15 billion per ship |
| Planned Fleet | 20–25 ships total |
Weapon Systems & Technology
The class is designed for strategic deterrence and high-intensity surface warfare:
- Hypersonic & Nuclear Strike: Equipped with 12 cells for Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missiles and the Surface-Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear (SLCM-N).
- Vertical Launch Systems (VLS): Features 128 cells (Mk 41) for Tomahawks and air defense missiles.
- Main Battery: Includes a 32-megajoule electromagnetic railgun and two 5-inch guns with hypervelocity projectiles.
- Defensive Suite: High-powered lasers (300kW to 600kW), RAM launchers, and 30mm guns for close-in defense.
- Command & Control: Built to act as a "quarterback" for a fleet, controlling both manned and unmanned systems via AI-driven combat systems.
Aviation & Logistics
Unlike traditional battleships, the Trump class features an enclosed hangar and flight deck capable of operating:
- V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft.
- Future vertical-lift manned and unmanned platforms.
Further details on the shipbuilding strategy can be monitored via official U.S. Navy Press Releases
The AI part is where the project will fail, if they don't create back up systems, but first. If the Industry has not created yet functional AI Agents laying of thousands of workers, who wants to create AI systems that take on tasks on military strike ships, please?
In the end of the day is that an Very Large Artillery Ship above a Destroyer and Frigate filling the gap to a Russian Cruiser within the U.S. Navy.
Warship Classes by Size (Largest to Smallest)
Aircraft Carriers: The largest, from 40,000 to over 100,000 tons (e.g., USS Gerald R. Ford
Aircraft Carriers: The largest, from 40,000 to over 100,000 tons (e.g., USS Gerald R. Ford
class at ~100k tons).
Cruisers: Large, powerful escorts, sometimes exceeding 10,000 tons (e.g., Russian Kirov-
Cruisers: Large, powerful escorts, sometimes exceeding 10,000 tons (e.g., Russian Kirov-
class at ~25k tons).
Destroyers: Standard large surface combatants, often 7,000-10,000 tons, highly capable,
Destroyers: Standard large surface combatants, often 7,000-10,000 tons, highly capable,
like the Arleigh Burke.
Frigates: Medium-sized, around 4,000-7,000 tons, focusing on ASW and patrol.
Corvettes: Smallest, below 2,500 tons, for coastal defense
Frigates: Medium-sized, around 4,000-7,000 tons, focusing on ASW and patrol.
Corvettes: Smallest, below 2,500 tons, for coastal defense
Their task will be to launch modern heavy in impact weapon systems. The nuclear capability has pretty much no use by missing a real use case in modern warfare while cruise missiles are cruxial for precision strikes that have little collateral damage, but great impact in military terms.
We do speak about killing humans here and the reason always matters on ever level, a based the very enemy still around denies, also domestically.
Modern war ships do not sail alone. A single Frigate or Corvette has either a submarine close or air support in even hunting drug runners.
So, where do you put this large battle ship into here:
Let's read it simplified and just assume the size of the symbol represents the size of the ships depending on the largest. If that was an Air Carrier group the next smaller than would be the Trump Class U.S. Cruiser and below that Destroyers. If that center was a Trump Class ship the next smaller was a Destroyer and so on.
The top picture is a formation when traveling to avoid others ships tail wave, but also the formation used if facing an amphibian operation expecting attacks from the coast.
The pure steel construction is an important entry point on criticism. Steel is not the latest cutting edge material and by using a hull of a magnetic material, of which aluminum is none, also creates an attack point of magnetism related sensors. If the enemy builds a weapon designed specifically against Trump Class Ships metal detection sensors based on magnetism will be first choice. Those are cheap.
Building a ship in a long series of construction errors including problems with hulls stepping down to simple use steel instead of pushing composite material research to then advertise technology that is currently theoretical is a move that sounds like The Firm and nothing else.
If the Laser Systems are operational, than the Zumwald issues would be the perfect reason to install those onto existing ships.
This is from Google, not Chinese, Russian or Iranian Secret Services:
Give me a list of known U.S. Navy ship problems. Zumwald is one
Zumwalt-class, several other U.S. Navy ship programs have faced significant technical, design, and maintenance issues throughout 2025.
Zumwalt-class, several other U.S. Navy ship programs have faced significant technical, design, and maintenance issues throughout 2025.
1. Zumwalt-Class Destroyers (DDG-1000)
Originally planned as a 32-ship fleet, it was cut to just three due to cost and technical failures.
Ammunition Cost: The "Advanced Gun System" became unusable because each custom
Originally planned as a 32-ship fleet, it was cut to just three due to cost and technical failures.
Ammunition Cost: The "Advanced Gun System" became unusable because each custom
shell cost over $800,000.
Mechanical Reliability: The class has suffered frequent breakdowns, including a notable
Mechanical Reliability: The class has suffered frequent breakdowns, including a notable
engine failure while transiting the Panama Canal.
Capability Gaps: For years, these ships lacked standard anti-ship missiles and long-range air
Capability Gaps: For years, these ships lacked standard anti-ship missiles and long-range air
defense. In 2025, they are being refitted with hypersonic missiles to remain relevant.
2. Gerald R. Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers (CVN-78)
The world's most advanced carriers are plagued by integration issues with "first-of-kind" technologies.
Advanced Weapons Elevators (AWE): These critical systems for moving munitions have faced
2. Gerald R. Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers (CVN-78)
The world's most advanced carriers are plagued by integration issues with "first-of-kind" technologies.
Advanced Weapons Elevators (AWE): These critical systems for moving munitions have faced
years of software and mechanical delays.
Launch & Recovery (EMALS/AAG): The electromagnetic catapults and arresting gear have
Launch & Recovery (EMALS/AAG): The electromagnetic catapults and arresting gear have
struggled with reliability compared to older steam-powered systems.
Program Delays: As of late 2025, the delivery of the second and third ships (John F. Kennedy
Program Delays: As of late 2025, the delivery of the second and third ships (John F. Kennedy
and Enterprise) has been pushed to 2027 and 2029.
3. Constellation-Class Frigates (FFG-62)
This program was intended to be a low-risk project based on a proven European design but has become a major failure in 2025.
Design Instability: Constant modifications have left the ship with only 15% commonality with
3. Constellation-Class Frigates (FFG-62)
This program was intended to be a low-risk project based on a proven European design but has become a major failure in 2025.
Design Instability: Constant modifications have left the ship with only 15% commonality with
the original design, leading to massive weight growth.
Production Delays: The lead ship is at least three years behind schedule and only 10%
Production Delays: The lead ship is at least three years behind schedule and only 10%
complete as of early 2025.
Program Curtailment: In late 2025, the program was abruptly cut; instead of the planned 20
Program Curtailment: In late 2025, the program was abruptly cut; instead of the planned 20
units, the Navy may only build two to six ships.
4. Littoral Combat Ships (LCS)
The LCS program continues to be decommissioned early due to survivability and reliability concerns.
"Combining Gear" Failures: Serious mechanical issues with the propulsion systems in the
4. Littoral Combat Ships (LCS)
The LCS program continues to be decommissioned early due to survivability and reliability concerns.
"Combining Gear" Failures: Serious mechanical issues with the propulsion systems in the
Freedom variant led to fleet-wide repair requirements.
Maintenance Burden: High operational costs and a lack of combat "punch" have led the Navy
Maintenance Burden: High operational costs and a lack of combat "punch" have led the Navy
to retire these ships decades before their planned end-of-life.
5. Fleet-Wide Maintenance & Logistics
General issues impacting most active hulls in 2025 include:
Repair Backlogs: Over 60% of surface ship maintenance events are not completed on time.
5. Fleet-Wide Maintenance & Logistics
General issues impacting most active hulls in 2025 include:
Repair Backlogs: Over 60% of surface ship maintenance events are not completed on time.
Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are now expected to spend nearly one-quarter of their life
in maintenance due to aging and shipyard delays.
Missile Shortages: Recent operations in the Red Sea have depleted defensive missile
Missile Shortages: Recent operations in the Red Sea have depleted defensive missile
stockpiles faster than they can be replenished.
No matter a missing Cruiser Class by having a gap between Destroyer and Air Carrier, Anti-Missile Laser systems having a strong use case in Fleet protection strategies is using lower tech materials over high tech choices, but attempting to implement systems being at this point in laboratory stage while having tremendous and substantial problems within the military complex is wrong.
Having evaluated that, we still have not placed the Trump Class Ship into any Group formation. I am sure Naval Command will do that for The Firm and if Navy Maintenance and Management gets more financing and better recruitment they can have them sail against all Odds.
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