Trump unveils "Trump-class" battleships, pressures defense contractors on overruns

Trump, who has previously criticized the appearance of US warships, said he will be personally involved in the designs.

He said the ships will weigh more than 30,000 tons, larger than current destroyers, and be equipped with the latest technology, including artificial intelligence and directed energy lasers.

"We haven't built a battleship since 1994. These cutting-edge vessels will be some of the most lethal surface warfare ships...other than our submarines," Trump said.