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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The US Navy's adoption of EMALS was part of its modernization efforts for aircraft carriers.
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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Congress may face challenges in approving the necessary funding for the changes.
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- Full cost implications of the reversal
- Impact on Navy's operational capabilities
