What happened: US President Donald Trump announced plans to create a new fleet of battleships called the 'Golden Fleet', which would be named after himself. He aims to boost American shipbuilding to compete with China's naval strength.
Why it matters:
- It signals a focus on strengthening US naval power amid growing competition with China.
- The plan could impact the US defence industry and military strategy.
MNN Take: The announcement reflects ongoing concerns about maintaining US naval dominance and revitalising domestic shipbuilding capabilities.
Sources: BBC US & Canada