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La orden de Trump de volver a las catapultas de vapor en un nuevo portaaviones desconcierta a expertos navales
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· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The order involves a new aircraft carrier, currently under construction, which is planned to be named USS Doris Miller.
A recent directive from the White House has raised concerns among naval experts. The order involves a new aircraft carrier, currently under construction, which is planned to be named USS Doris Miller. The directive requires the installation of steam-powered catapults in the carrier, rather than the modern electromagnetic launch system.
This change may impact the cost and deployment timeline of the carrier. Further details about the directive and its potential effects are available from the source, including a memorandum and fact sheet released by the White House. The order is part of a larger plan that could add significant costs and delays to the project.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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