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Trump issues unusual Navy directive
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued directives for the Navy to abandon the electromagnetic launch system (EMALS) currently being installed and built on the aircraft carrier "Doris Miller," and to revert to the traditional steam catapult system. This decision aims to address long-standing issues, but it could cost billions of dollars and delay the ship’s commissioning until the late 2030s, as it requires redesigning production lines and restarting factories for components that haven’t been used in years. The electromagnetic system relies on more modern, efficient, and easier-to-operate technologies, while the steam launch system faces logistical challenges and high costs. This move is expected to delay the carrier’s entry into service and to increase the decline in the U.S. fleet’s capacity over the next decade.
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