Navy Ties Trump-Class Battleship to DDG(X) Tradeoffs as SECNAV Calls for 250,000 New Shipyard Workers

Leaders describe a 30,000–40,000-ton platform for hypersonic strike, heavy gunfire, abundant VLS capacity, expanded command-and-control.

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Rear Adm. Derek Trinque said DDG(X) design limits forced a choice between large guns or the Conventional Prompt Strike hypersonic weapon, prompting pursuit of a larger battleship.
The concept envisions CPS, a large number of vertical launch cells, gun systems, power for directed-energy weapons, and enhanced command-and-control capability.
Trinque said the ship would require roughly 700 sailors and that he opposes splitting DDG(X) into separate gun and hypersonic variants.
The Zumwalt class will be the first to field CPS and is slated to conduct the initial test shot next year, according to Navy remarks.
SECNAV John Phelan said building the Golden Fleet will require hiring about 250,000 skilled shipyard workers over the next decade, emphasizing apprenticeships, training and stable build plans.