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Conflict & Security April 21, 2026 494 stories in this edition

Trump’s military push confronts US lawmakers and China’s shipbuilding edge

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Trump’s military push confronts US lawmakers and China’s shipbuilding edge

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US President Donald Trump’s long-standing obsession with sea power was underscored by his pledge to rebuild the US Navy into what he called a “Golden Fleet” as he returned to the White House. His financial year 2027 budget released on April 3 puts a price tag on the ambition: US$65.8 billion for 34 warships, including initial funding for a next-generation battleship he wants to name after himself, part of the largest...

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US President Donald Trump’s long-standing obsession with sea power was underscored by his pledge to rebuild the US Navy into what he called a “Golden Fleet” as he returned to the White House. His financial year 2027 budg...

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