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Trump directs Navy to revert to older jet launch system on aircraft carriers
President Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to remove the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System from its aircraft carriers and revert to older steam catapults. This decision is expected to incur significant costs and complicate maintenance, as the older system requires more personnel. The Navy is also facing recruitment challenges, with many positions unfilled across the fleet.
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President Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to remove the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System from its aircraft carriers and revert to older steam catapults. This decision is expected to incur significant costs and complicate maintenance, as the older system requires more personnel. The Navy is also facing recruitment challenges, with many positions unfilled across the fleet.
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