Trump is apparently determined to turn the Navy into a historical reenactment society with a multi-billion dollar budget.
Trump Orders Navy to Swap Modern Tech for Steam-Powered Catapults
Donald Trump has reportedly ordered the U.S. Navy to revert from advanced electromagnetic aircraft launch systems back to traditional steam-powered catapults on upcoming carriers. The move contradicts years of engineering upgrades and is expected to cost billions in redesigns and delays, leaving naval planners scrambling to justify the technological pivot.
Source: Trump Orders Navy to Swap Modern Tech for Steam-Powered Catapults — WSJ
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