The Golden Fleet battleships are expected to be able to carry multiple weapon systems and other technologies that current destroyers do not have space for.

The president also criticized defense contractors.

Their ambitious vision for the platform could run into a variety of technological and budgetary challenges, analysts say.

The one-time payments are expected to be made by Dec. 20.

Questions have swirled about what the administration's Taiwan policy will look like, as the White House pushes for an "America First" diplomatic approach.

"Transforming requirements and acquisition alone is not enough," the Pentagon chief said in a speech to industry on Friday.

Austin Dahmer had his confirmation hearing Tuesday with the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Although the Coast Guard falls under DHS, it is considered a U.S. military service and part of the joint force.

They unveiled a new plan to invest in a wide range of materials that are essential for existing and emerging defense assets.

Kirsten Davies has been placed on the Senate executive calendar for consideration of her nomination to be DOD chief information officer.