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Navy to begin constructing 2 ‘Trump class’ battleships

"The U.S. Navy will lead the design of these ships," the president said Monday, "along with me because I’m a very aesthetic person."

By Tanya Noury and J.D. Simkins

2 days ago

US Navy to develop new class of smaller, more ‘agile’ combatant ships

The first hull is expected to hit the water in 2028 as a more nimble companion to the Navy’s larger warships, Navy Secretary John Phelan said.

By J.D. Simkins

5 days ago

Proposed defense bill would fund Golden Dome, next-gen fighters

The proposed NDAA would authorize $900.6 billion in discretionary defense spending in fiscal 2026, an $8 billion increase over DOD's budget request.

By Stephen Losey

2 weeks ago

Army poised to expand role in homeland defense, commander says

U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command is preparing to open the aperture of its role in defense of the homeland as threats evolve and grow.

4 months ago

The Pentagon’s Golden Dome program office is hiring

As a direct report to the deputy secretary of defense, Guetlein has authority to bypass competitive hiring procedures as he builds his Golden Dome team.

By Courtney Albon

5 months ago

House passes Trump megabill with $150 billion in military funding

The bill includes $150 billion for the Pentagon, earmarked for shipbuilding, the Golden Dome and restocking precision weapons, among other priorities.

By Noah Robertson

6 months ago