PoliticsTrump directs Navy to replace electromagnetic catapult on upcoming carrier
Trump has directed the US Navy to remove the modern electromagnetic launch system from an upcoming aircraft carrier and return to an older steam-powered catapult. The change could add billions of dollars to the price and delay deployment until the late 2030s.
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Trump directs Navy to replace electromagnetic catapult on upcoming carrier