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UPDATED Aug 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Aug 18, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Trump demands US Navy use EMALS instead of steam
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Trump has demanded the US Navy switch from EMALS back to steam for Ford-class carriers.
WHO: Trump
WHAT: Demanded the US Navy switch from EMALS out to steam back in for Ford-class aircraft carriers
WHEN: Reported Aug 17, 2026 at 7:43 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To change the carrier launch system approach for Ford-class aircraft carriers.
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