Trump Orders Navy to Scrap EMALS | Roanoke News

Trump orders Navy to scrap cutting-edge EMALS catapults on new carriers, forcing a rushed reversal to steam tech — despite EMALS being more efficient, requiring fewer sailors, and offering faster launch rates. The move, long championed by the president since 2017, now threatens billions in added costs and delays, especially as the fourth Ford-class carrier, USS Doris Miller, is already halfway through EMALS installation. With Congress poised to debate massive defense budgets and the Navy struggling with staffing, this tech backtrack could ripple across military modernization priorities — even as rivals like China embrace electromagnetic systems. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/613e2a5be486f52f