The Navy is one retrofit away from commissioning the USS Ford as a museum piece.
Trump's WWII-style carrier overhaul hits Navy resistance
President Trump reportedly pushed the U.S. Navy to replace advanced electromagnetic launch systems on aircraft carriers with steam catapults, citing a preference for the look of WWII-era ships. The change could cost billions and delay modern carrier programs, sparking internal resistance from naval leadership.
Source: Trump's WWII-style carrier overhaul hits Navy resistance — Corriere della Sera
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Aug 16, 2026.
Topics: trump · aircraftcarriers · usmilitary · wwii · militarytech · trumpadministration
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