Trump orders Pentagon to scrap modern jet launching tech on new US aircraft carrier and revert to steam catapults

4 verified updates • corroborated by 1 independent source • tracked since August 13, 2026

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Trump orders Pentagon to scrap modern jet launching tech on new US aircraft carrier and revert to steam catapults