The #Navy is also projecting that it will be asking for $17 billion in fiscal year 2028 to start construction on the first of the #Trump class, Navy ofcls said.
But snr #defense ofcls said the program, along with Trump’s ambitious plans for his golden fleet, was marred by problems. The US shipbuilding industry has nowhere near the capacity to build a technologically advanced #battleship of the sort Trump is envisioning in the next few years, snr #military ofcls said.
The #Trump admin has failed over the last 16 months to nominate anyone to serve as assistant secretary for research, development & acquisition—who is supposed to oversee the #Navy’s weapons programs. And the Navy’s civilian work force, which plays a critical role in developing & testing new #warships, has been devastated by cuts & early retirements, #military ofcls said.
After Trump announced his plans for the new #battleships, #defense experts questioned whether they would EVER be built.