Trump suggests US Navy revert to steam catapults for aircraft carriers

President Donald Trump has directed the US Navy to evaluate reinstating steam catapults on its aircraft carriers. This system would replace the newer Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS). The suggestion was reportedly inspired by a conversation with a sailor critical of the current technology. The proposal would mark a significant reversal in the Navy's modernization efforts.
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