Analysts question US plan for up to 15 battleships
By The BriefBrief
Analysts questioned whether the US can build and operate Trump-class battleships to deter China.
WHO:Analysts
WHAT:Analysts questioned the vulnerability, operating costs, and industrial capacity behind a US plan to build up to 15 battleships.
WHEN:May 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Analysts raised doubts about the ships' vulnerability to anti-ship missiles, high operating and maintenance costs, and whether the US has the industrial capacity to build them.
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