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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

John Phelan Waited at White House for Over an Hour To Beg Trump To Save His Job: Report

John Phelan was ousted as Navy Secretary after refusing to resign, with Trump siding with Defense Secretary Hegseth over Phelan's slow progress on priorities.
fromFortune
4 months ago

U.S. unveils plans for new ship under Trump's 'Golden Fleet' bid | Fortune

The US Navy announced plans to build a new class of warship as part of President Donald Trump's "Golden Fleet" bid to revive US shipbuilding and address shortfalls in smaller ships exposed by recent military operations around the world. Navy Secretary John Phelan announced the plan - which would aim to have the first boat ready by 2028 - in a video posted on X. He said the goal would be building the ship "smart from the start, then upgrading it in steps over time, as the threat and technology evolve."
US politics
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

After effectively killing a frigate program, the Navy is now pushing a new American-made 'Golden Fleet' frigate

The Navy will build a new frigate class based on HII's Legend-class cutter, with HII building the first hull expected to launch in 2028.
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