Bloorian

📰 Curated from The Washington Post

📖 Read full article
Navy weighs major warship redesign to match Trump’s preferences - The Washington Post

Navy weighs major warship redesign to match Trump’s preferences - The Washington Post

Technology and ScienceBy Noah Robertson, Tara Copp8/15/20261 min read

The president wants the new fleet of aircraft carriers to more resemble those from World War II. Such a change could cost billions.

✨ Key Highlights

  • The U.S. Navy is reportedly considering a significant redesign of its new aircraft carriers to align with President Donald Trump's aesthetic preferences for the vessels.
  • Trump wants the fleet's future carriers to more closely resemble the aircraft carriers used during World War II.
  • The potential redesign could cost billions of dollars, according to the report.
  • The information comes from seven current and former U.S. officials cited in the reporting.
  • The proposed changes would represent a substantial shift in the design direction of the Navy's newest warships.
The U.S. Navy is considering a major redesign of its new aircraft carriers to better match President Donald Trumps preferred aesthetic for the warships, according to seven current and former U.S. off