Core Viewpoint - The U.S. plans to construct two new giant battleships, which will be the largest and most powerful ever built, with a displacement of 30,000 to 40,000 tons, and aims to eventually build 20 to 25 of these vessels [1][4]. Group 1: Battleship Specifications - Each battleship will have a displacement between 30,000 to 40,000 tons and will be constructed in the U.S. [1] - The new "guided missile battleship" will be approximately the same size as the Iowa-class battleship but will weigh around 35,000 tons, with a crew of only 650 to 850 sailors [3]. Group 2: Armament and Technology - The primary weaponry of the battleships will be missiles rather than large naval guns, featuring advanced missile systems, hypersonic weapons, cutting-edge targeting technology, and laser weapons [4]. - The battleships are expected to be part of the U.S. nuclear arsenal, capable of launching nuclear-capable cruise missiles [6]. Group 3: Involvement and Design - The U.S. Navy will collaborate with the President on the design of these battleships, with the President expressing a personal interest in ensuring the aesthetic appeal of the vessels [5]. - The President has previously criticized the appearance of existing U.S. naval ships and has been directly involved in modifying designs [4][5]. Group 4: Cost and Feasibility Concerns - The estimated cost for each new battleship is projected to be between $10 billion and $12 billion, significantly higher than the current cost of destroyers, which is around $2.8 billion each [6]. - Experts have raised concerns about the feasibility of constructing such large ships, suggesting that the development could take four to six years and questioning whether the ships will ever be operational [6].