Trump Orders Pentagon to Scrap Modern Jet Launching Tech on New US Aircraft Carrier and Revert to Steam Catapults The latest move by President Donald Trump to install steam catapults on a new US aircraft carrier has sparked bewilderment and alarm among naval experts, policymakers, and the general public.
This decision appears to be a nostalgic throwback to an earlier era of shipbuilding, but it reveals a more complex – and concerning – dynamic at play.
At its core, Trump's order to scrap modern jet launching technology in favor of steam catapults reflects his administration's penchant for prioritizing ideological fervor over scientific evidence and practical considerations.