Navy warship redesign for Trump
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Trump ordered Navy to replace EMALS with steam catapults on Ford-class carriers, costing billions.
The redesign reflects his preference for WWII-style aesthetics, disrupting ship design and operations.
背景
President Trump has long criticized the electromagnetic launch system (EMALS) on the newest Ford-class carriers, preferring older steam catapults. On August 13, 2026, he signed a national security memorandum directing the Pentagon to remove EMALS and replace it with steam catapults, a change that could cost billions and require significant redesign. The Navy has resisted this for years, citing the system's benefits, but Trump's directive also includes a preference for moving the command tower to the middle of the ship, resembling World War II-era carriers.
来龙去脉
- Aug 13, 2026Trump signs a national security memorandum directing the Navy to replace EMALS with steam catapults on Ford-class carriers.
- Aug 14, 2026Reports confirm the directive, with officials noting it could cost billions and require redesign of the ships.
- Aug 15, 2026The Navy is reportedly weighing a major redesign of future carriers to match Trump's aesthetic preference for moving the tower to the middle, as seen in WWII-era ships.
各方怎么说
- Official
- The White House fact sheet says the directive targets construction of CVN-81, the future USS Doris Miller, and aims to use proven, reliable technologies.
- Expert
- Bryan Clark of the Hudson Institute says altering the island's location would be 'very disruptive' to the vessel's weight and buoyancy.
- Critics
- Senate Democrats and former officials like Mark Kelly criticize the move, saying Trump should 'stick to what he knows best – ballrooms, bankruptcy, and bullshit.'
- Industry
- General Atomics, maker of EMALS, says the decision 'warrants careful reconsideration.'
待核实
The exact cost and timeline for the redesign are not yet confirmed, and the Navy's final decision on the tower relocation is still under consideration.