Trump Orders US Navy to Revert to Older Jet Launch System on Carriers

President Trump has directed the US Navy to abandon its newer electromagnetic aircraft launch system and return to the older steam-based catapult technology on aircraft carriers. The decision marks a significant policy shift in how jets are launched from carrier decks. The transition is expected to cost billions of dollars to implement. The move also raises operational concerns, as it would require additional sailors to run the older system. This comes at a challenging time for the Navy, which is already struggling with roughly 20,000 unfilled positions across its fleet.
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