In Reply to: LOL drumpf class battleships. What sleep deprived posted by azbruin on December 23, 2025 at 10:59:14
The proposed Trump-class battleships are specifically designed with extensive, layered defensive systems, including high-powered lasers and dedicated Counter Unmanned Systems modules, to defend against drone threats.
Key defensive features intended to counter drones and other threats include:
Directed-Energy Weapons: The ships are planned to incorporate multiple high-energy laser weapons (e.g., four ODIN systems and two scalable 600kW-class systems) to counter drones and missiles.
Dedicated Anti-Drone Systems: The design explicitly includes two dedicated Counter Unmanned Systems (UxS) modules.
Close-In Weapon Systems: The battleships will feature multiple Mk 38 30mm guns and 20mm close-range systems, along with Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) launchers, for point defense against incoming threats, including drone swarms.
Integrated Command & Control: The ships are intended to serve as command and control nodes for both manned and unmanned platforms, which could include coordinating defensive drone swarms or other integrated fleet defense measures.