This is probably literally going to be a movie in 5 years

Aviation News – Pentagon Directed to Replace EMALS with Steam Systems President Donald Trump signed a national security presidential memorandum on August 13, 2026, directing the Pentagon to strip the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) from the future USS Doris Miller. The directive orders the US Navy to install traditional steam catapults instead, fundamentally reversing a pivotal launch-technology decision made in 2009.

via The Hill News — The United States Navy is potentially redesigning incoming aircraft vessels to better align with President Trump’s preferred aesthetic. The maritime branch is considering the shift on Ford-class ships to match the president’s preference for the new aircraft carriers to resemble the World War II-era, according to a Saturday report from the Washington Post. The changes…

Delayed Ford-class carrier leaves Newport News for first builder’s trials ahead of 2027 delivery