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Trump orders Navy to return to steam catapults on aircraft carriers
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Filip Timotija and The Hill , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For those seeking more information on the potential impact of this change, additional coverage can be found through local news sources, including KTSM 9 News in El Paso.
A recent order from President Trump has directed the Navy to make a change to its aircraft carriers. The electromagnetic catapult system, currently used to launch fighter planes, is to be removed. In its place, the Navy will revert to using steam catapult systems.
This move is expected to have financial implications, with officials and experts suggesting that costs will rise as a result. Further details on this development are available from KTSM 9 News. For those seeking more information on the potential impact of this change, additional coverage can be found through local news sources, including KTSM 9 News in El Paso .
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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