Trump ordered the return of steam catapults while General Atomics continues to build the EMALS system for Ford-class carriers.
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Updated Aug 25
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What happened
Trump ordered the return of steam catapults while General Atomics continues to build the EMALS system for Ford-class carriers.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump ordered carrier system rebuilds and referenced Einstein while dismissing the EMALS system.1 source
- The President issued directives ordering a major design overhaul of the carrier project and a transition plan from the acting Navy Secretary.Sub-event
Trump orders steam catapult return, contrasting with GA's EMALS build.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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General Atomics
American aerospace and defense company