Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump has issued a directive ordering the US Navy to scrap its advanced electromagnetic launch system and return to traditional steam catapults on future aircraft carriers. The mandate requires the Pentagon and Navy to submit plans within two months to remove the technology, starting with the fourth Ford-class carrier, the USS Doris Miller. System manufacturer General Atomics urged reconsideration, saying that work on the vessel's catapults is halfway complete and changing course will introduce major risks and costs. Reverting to steam catapults will likely cost billions of dollars and require significantly more sailors to operate at a time when the Navy faces thousands of unfilled posts. The move contrasts with global rivals such as China, whose newest aircraft carriers employ electromagnetic catapult technology. In fullTrump finally orders Navy to return to older steam catapults in obsession that could cost billionsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Trump orders redesign of aircraft carriers to use outdated steam
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump has issued a directive ordering the US Navy to scrap its advanced electromagnetic launch system and return to traditional steam catapults on future aircraft carriers. The mandate requires the Pentagon and Navy to submit plans within two months to remove the technology, starting with the fourth Ford-class carrier, the USS Doris Miller. System manufacturer General Atomics urged reconsideration, saying that work on the vessel's catapults is halfway complete and changing course will introduce major risks and costs. Reverting to steam catapults will likely cost billions of dollars and require significantly more sailors to operate at a time when the Navy faces thousands of unfilled posts. The move contrasts with global rivals such as China, whose newest aircraft carriers employ electromagnetic catapult technology. In fullTrump finally orders Navy to return to older steam catapults in obsession that could cost billionsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
