Trump orders Navy carrier system overhaul

President Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to replace advanced electromagnetic catapult systems (EMALS) on aircraft carriers with older steam catapults and is considering broader carrier redesigns and foreign shipbuilding, drawing criticism from lawmakers over costs and feasibility.

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