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Trump reportedly sends US Navy back to steam-powered catapults

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Donald Trump has reportedly ordered the U.S. Navy to revert from advanced electromagnetic catapults to older steam-powered technology. This decision is seen by some as a step backward, potentially impacting the Navy's modernization efforts. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses a political figure's alleged decision regarding naval technology, which is not a core AI development or industry event.

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Trump reportedly sends US Navy back to steam-powered catapults

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Trump sends the US Navy back to the steam age Troublesome electromagnetic catapults look set to be replaced with old-fashioned technology https://www. theregist

    Trump sends the US Navy back to the steam age Troublesome electromagnetic catapults look set to be replaced with old-fashioned technology https://www. theregister.com/offbeat/2026/0 8/14/trump-sends-the-us-navy-back-to-the-steam-age/5287936 # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # G…

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