- The Pentagon has required the removal of the EMALS system from Ford-class carriers, following prior criticism by Donald Trump.
- Trump ordered the return of steam catapults while General Atomics continues to build the EMALS system for Ford-class carriers.
- The President issued directives ordering a major design overhaul of the carrier project and a transition plan from the acting Navy Secretary.
Donald Trump directed Hegseth and Hung Cao regarding the redesign of the carrier project.
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Updated Aug 18
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What happened
Donald Trump directed Hegseth and Hung Cao regarding the redesign of the carrier project.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Hung Cao
researcher (ORCID 0000-0002-0788-4377)