Trump Orders US Navy to Revert to Steam Catapults on Aircraft Carriers
Donald Trump has ordered the US Navy to revert to older steam catapult systems for launching jets from aircraft carriers, replacing the more modern electromagnetic launch system (EMALS). This decision, driven by Trump's personal preference, is expected to incur billions in costs and has drawn criticism from security experts.
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