US Congressional Concerns Over Trump-Class Battleship Amid Chinese Naval Expansion

The US House Armed Services Committee has expressed concerns regarding the 'Golden Fleet' program, particularly the planned BBG(X) nuclear-powered guided-missile battleship. The aggressive production schedule may strain the US's limited nuclear shipbuilding capacity, which consists of only two shipyards, one of which is active for surface vessels. Congressman Joe Courtney has introduced an amendment requiring a report by March on how to build the battleship without disrupting existing nuclear programs. This situation arises as the US seeks to counter China's rapidly expanding naval fleet. The committee's actions highlight the challenges in reviving the US naval industrial base amidst increasing geopolitical tensions.

Key Points: • US Congress raises concerns about the 'Golden Fleet' program's feasibility. • Only two US shipyards can build nuclear-powered vessels, complicating production. • The BBG(X) battleship's aggressive schedule may disrupt existing nuclear shipbuilding.