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U.S. Navy May Redesign Aircraft Carriers to Meet Trump's Specifications
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The Independent World·4 days ago·Defense·3 min read

U.S. Navy May Redesign Aircraft Carriers to Meet Trump's Specifications

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The U.S. Navy is reviewing a potential redesign of its Ford-class aircraft carriers to meet President Trump's requested specifications, including relocating the command-center tower, prompting criticism over prioritizing aesthetics over operational capability.

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The Ford-class carriers are part of the U.S. Navy's modernization efforts.

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The U.S. Navy may alter the designs of its next generation of aircraft carriers to meet specifications requested by President Donald Trump, according to a new report. The potential overhaul has prompted criticism from former officials and naval experts, who warn that it could elevate aesthetics over operational capability. [...] When reached for comment, a White House spokesperson referred The Independent to the Department of Defense. A Defense Department spokesperson referred The Independent to the White House.

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This article was originally published by The Independent World.

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The U.S. Navy is reviewing a potential redesign of its Ford-class aircraft carriers to meet President Trump's requested specifications, including relocating the command-center tower, prompting criticism over prioritizing aesthetics over operational capability.

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