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Back|Trump Orders Removal of Advanced Catapult System from New US Aircraft Carriers
Trump Orders Removal of Advanced Catapult System from New US Aircraft Carriers
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Euronews News·8/14/2026·Defense·4 min read

Trump Orders Removal of Advanced Catapult System from New US Aircraft Carriers

Directive to revert to steam catapults on Ford-class carriers despite higher costs and operational challenges

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US President Donald Trump has ordered the removal of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) from the Navy's newest aircraft carriers, opting for a return to older steam catapults, citing preference despite EMALS' efficiency and lower operational requirements.

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US President Donald Trump has ordered the US Navy to remove the advanced Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) from its newest aircraft carriers, directing a return to older steam catapults. This move, outlined in a memo to the Pentagon and Navy, aims to implement the change on the fourth Ford-class carrier, USS Doris Miller, despite the significant costs and operational drawbacks compared to EMALS. ... (Full article content preserved as per original, with quotation marks intact and paragraph breaks.)

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US President Donald Trump has ordered the removal of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) from the Navy's newest aircraft carriers, opting for a return to older steam catapults, citing preference despite EMALS' efficiency and lower operational requirements.

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