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President Orders Navy to Revert to Steam Catapults | Dayton News
The President’s surprise order to revert the USS Doris Miller to steam catapults instead of electromagnetic launchers has sparked controversy, pitting political will against engineering expertise. Citing reliability and affordability, the President dismisses the new tech as too “digital” — a move that’s already delaying the carrier’s 2034 delivery and infuriating defense contractors like General Atomics. Lawmakers, including former military veterans, are weighing in, with some accusing the President of overstepping by sidelining Navy experts. The decision adds fuel to broader debates over…
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