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Trump orders the Navy to return to an older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The newer system, known as the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System, will be removed from the Navy's newest carriers.
President Donald Trump has issued a directive to the US Navy, affecting its aircraft carriers. The order involves removing a newer system used to launch fighter jets and replacing it with an older method. The newer system, known as the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System, will be removed from the Navy's newest carriers.
This change is expected to be costly and may impact the operation and maintenance of the ships. Further details on this development are available from KSAT 12, including the potential costs and implications of the change. The directive was issued on Thursday, with the Pentagon and Navy given two months to present plans for the removal.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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