Donald Trump has directed the U.S. Navy to revert to steam catapults for launching aircraft from its carriers, overriding objections from naval officers. This decision, aimed at addressing issues with the newer electromagnetic catapult system on the USS Gerald R. Ford, is expected to incur significant costs. The directive requires the Defense Secretary to present a plan within 60 days for implementing steam catapults on future Gerald Ford-class carriers, including the USS Doris Miller. AI
RANK_REASON Presidential directive on military hardware procurement. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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