During the Future Fleet panel at the SNA 2026 conference, Chris Miller, Executive Director of Naval Sea Systems Command, and Rear Admiral Derek Trinque, Director of Surface Warfare (N96), discussed the recently presented BBG(X) Trump-class battleships. The speakers said the ships are intended to feature extensive command and control systems and to replace the ageing Ticonderoga-class cruisers that are being withdrawn from service.

Golden Fleet: U.S. Navy officials outline Trump-class BBG(X) battleships as future command hubs

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According to the information presented, the BBG(X) ships are designed to act as a central command node within surface forces while retaining strike capabilities.

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