White House Orders Steam and Hydraulic Systems for Carrier CVN-81
The White House said President Trump directed the Defense Secretary to replace electromagnetic launch systems and weapons elevators with traditional steam and hydraulic systems during construction of CVN-81.
The White House said President Trump has directed the Secretary of Defense to replace advanced electromagnetic aircraft launch systems and advanced weapons elevators with traditional steam and hydraulic systems during construction of the aircraft carrier CVN-81.
No additional details on cost, timeline, or contractors were provided in the announcement. The directive signals a shift away from the electromagnetic systems used on some recent carrier construction.
Source: First Squawk