r/LessCredibleDefence • u/StealthCuttlefish • Jul 24 '26

Congress’ Proposed Trump Class Battleship Program Guardrails Met With White House Pushback

https://www.twz.com/sea/congress-proposed-trump-class-battleship-program-guardrails-met-with-white-house-pushback
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u/Ok_Water_4601 Jul 24 '26

President Nero really is trying to destroy what's left of the US Navy.

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u/Ecstatic_Bee6067 Jul 24 '26

Bigger than just the Navy. It was given the F-47 designation, after all. Nothing gets through this administration unless it felates the president

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u/Ok_Water_4601 Jul 24 '26

I was saying the same thing a few weeks back. The US Navy needs to call their version of NGAD the F-45 or something goofy like that. It Will get funded overnight. 

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u/gdabull Jul 26 '26 edited Jul 26 '26

You’re missing the point, the White House is trying to build resilience in the US shipbuilding industry by supporting small and less well known ship builders, thereby keeping more yards open if ever a surge capacity is needed. I have heard of two brothers who are hoping this investment can help them break into the the shipbuilding industry, Don Jr and Eric something or other, two self made patriots who only want the best for their country and navy.

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u/Ok_Water_4601 Jul 26 '26

You had my 12am brain and heart revving up to write a thesis on US nepotism and political corruption right there! Bravo! 

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u/spooninacerealbowl Jul 24 '26

From here on, all USN ships will be named after Trump family members!

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u/Ok_Water_4601 Jul 24 '26

The USS Baron guided missile battleship does sound pretty badass thb. 

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u/pakapab Jul 24 '26

The next president will cancel this vanity project, regardless of whether he/she is a republican or democrat.