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Donald Trump and defense officials unveiled plans for the USS Defiant, the lead vessel of a new Trump-class battleship fleet intended to restore American naval dominance.The 125 billion dollar Golden Fleet initiative aims to construct up to 25 advanced warships featuring AI integration, hypersonic weapons, and high-power lasers to counter threats from China and Russia.Trump joined John Phelan and Pete Hegseth to direct defense contractors to reinvest profits into domestic manufacturing through a strategic partnership with the South Korean firm Hanwha.
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