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Trump’s sudden order to scrap the cutting-edge EMALS catapult system on new Navy carriers and revert to steam tech has sent shockwaves through defense circles, forcing a rushed two-month plan to dismantle and replace critical systems — even as rival nations like China embrace the same tech. The move, driven by Trump’s long-standing disdain for EMALS, threatens billions in costs, delays, and staffing headaches, especially as the Navy battles manpower shortages. General Atomics warns massive risks for the USS Doris Miller, already halfway through construction, while Congress grapples with ballooning defense budgets. This political reversal could reshape naval warfare — and shipbuilding — for years to come.

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