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Defense Secretary to Tour Bath Iron Works
Pete Hegseth plans visit to Maine shipyard next week
Feb. 4, 2026 at 8:55pm
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is scheduled to visit Bath Iron Works in Maine next Monday. During the tour, he is expected to discuss President Trump's plans for a new class of massive warships, potentially named after the former president, that would be longer and larger than past naval vessels and equipped with advanced weaponry like rail guns and lasers.
Why it matters
Bath Iron Works is a major shipbuilder for the U.S. Navy, so Hegseth's visit highlights the importance of the shipyard to national defense. The proposed "Trump Class" warships would represent a significant investment and technological advancement for the Navy, though experts caution they may not be feasible until the 2030s.
The details
According to the Bangor Daily News, Hegseth will tour the Bath Iron Works facility and is expected to speak about President Trump's plans for the new class of warships. These proposed "Trump Class" vessels would be longer and larger than previous naval ships, and would be armed with advanced weaponry like rail guns and lasers. The Center for Strategic and International Studies estimates each of these ships could cost billions of dollars and may not be buildable until the 2030s at the earliest.
- Hegseth is scheduled to visit Bath Iron Works on Monday, February 10, 2026.
The players
Pete Hegseth
The current U.S. Secretary of Defense, appointed by President Trump in 2021.
Bath Iron Works
A major shipbuilder for the U.S. Navy located in Bath, Maine.
Center for Strategic and International Studies
A think tank that has analyzed the potential costs and feasibility of the proposed "Trump Class" warships.
What’s next
The details of Hegseth's tour and any announcements about the proposed "Trump Class" warships will likely be closely watched by the defense industry and naval experts.
The takeaway
Hegseth's visit to Bath Iron Works underscores the shipyard's importance to U.S. naval capabilities, as well as the ambitious plans the Trump administration has for a new generation of technologically advanced warships - though experts caution these ships may not be feasible for years to come.
