Navy sticking with jets' electromagnetic launching from carriers despite Trump pushback
The Navy appears to be standing by its choice of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching System over legacy steam catapults for Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers, despite President Trump's criticism of the cutting-edge system.
TL;DR
- The Navy intends to continue using the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching System (EMALS).
- This system is designated for the Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers.
- The Navy's decision persists despite President Trump's expressed criticism of the EMALS.
- EMALS is being selected instead of older steam catapult technology.