Trump Directs Navy to Replace EMALS with Steam Catapults on USS Doris Miller
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Navy to replace the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) with traditional steam catapults on the fourth Ford-class aircraft carrier, USS Doris Miller. This directive reverses a key technological feature designed to reduce crew needs and maintenance. The first three carriers in the class will retain EMALS. Experts warn the change could increase costs, require extensive redesign, and raise staffing demands. The decision follows Trump's longstanding criticism of EMALS despite Navy concerns.
First-hand measurement across 7 sources
We measured how 7 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (40/100). Lens Score 53/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, businessstandard, ndtv, hindustantimes, firstpost, indiatoday, timesnow. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 14 Aug, 12:53 am. Other outlets followed.