Trump's Carrier Catapult Reversal Faces Billions in Costs and Decade-Long Delays
President Trump has ordered the US Navy to replace modern electromagnetic aircraft launch systems (EMALS) with older steam-powered catapults on the upcoming USS Doris Miller. While the White House claims this fixes long-term shipbuilding issues, naval experts warn the move will cost billions, delay the ship's service until the late 2030s, and require restarting a dormant manufacturing line.