Key Points
- Trump ordered the use of steam catapults on aircraft carriers
- The decision was opposed by many naval officers
- The planned USS Doris Miller will be the fourth ship in a six-ship fleet
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US President Donald Trump has made a decision that has been met with opposition from many naval officers, despite a long-standing complaint, and has ordered the US Navy to use steam catapults to launch aircraft from aircraft carriers. Trump has ordered Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to develop a plan for the use of steam catapults on the next Gerald Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier within 60 days. The planned USS Doris Miller will be the fourth ship in a six-ship fleet. This decision points to a long-standing debate within the US Navy regarding catapult systems on aircraft carriers.
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- Why did Trump order the use of steam catapults?
- Trump made a decision that has been met with opposition from many naval officers, despite a long-standing complaint, and ordered the use of steam catapults.
- What will be the impact of this decision on the US Navy?
- This decision points to a long-standing debate within the US Navy regarding catapult systems on aircraft carriers.
- When will the planned USS Doris Miller enter service?
- The date of entry into service of the planned USS Doris Miller was not specified in the news.
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