Trump, Hegseth, and Ford discussed orders regarding the usage of hydraulic and steam catapults.
5 reports, 2 independent
Updated Aug 17
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What happened
Trump, Hegseth, and Ford discussed orders regarding the usage of hydraulic and steam catapults.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump issues a directive regarding the scrapping of modern launch systems and the restart of defunct production lines.1 source
- Trump directed the DOD to change catapult systems, a move reported by Guardian.Sub-event
Orders were given regarding the use of hydraulic and steam catapults.1 source
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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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Pete Hegseth
United States Secretary of Defense
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Gerald Ford
president of the United States from 1974 to 1977 (1913–2006)