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Trump orders the Navy to return to an older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the directive and its implications can be found through KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, including the potential effects on the Navy's operations and maintenance.
A recent directive from President Donald Trump is set to impact the US Navy's aircraft carrier systems. The order involves removing the advanced Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System from the Navy's newest carriers. This change would see a return to the older steam catapults, a system Trump has previously expressed a preference for.
The move is expected to come at a significant cost, likely running into billions of dollars. Further details on the directive and its implications can be found through KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, including the potential effects on the Navy's operations and maintenance.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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