Trump reworks aircraft carrier design
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a directive instructing the Navy to abandon electromagnetic catapult systems on future aircraft carriers and revert to the traditional steam-powered systems. The order applies to the fourth carrier of the Gerald R. Ford class and subsequent vessels, while maintaining the electromagnetic systems on the first three carriers. The goal is to adopt proven, simpler-to-maintain technology. However, naval experts warned that redesigning would cost billions of dollars and lead to delays in delivery programs, raising concerns about the impact on the readiness and superiority of the U.S. Navy—especially as competitors like China and France rely on electromagnetic technology for their carriers.
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