The U.S. President has issued an order directing the Navy to return to an older method for launching jets from aircraft carriers. Multiple outlets report the directive, issued on Thursday, requires a change away from the current system used on the Navy’s most advanced carrier platforms.
The news coverage describes the move as one that would likely be expensive, potentially costing billions of dollars, and would require additional manpower. Sources also say the older launch approach is more difficult to maintain and takes more sailors to operate. One report notes the Navy already faces a shortage of personnel, citing about 20,000 unfilled fleet positions.
While the outlets broadly align on what the order does and its expected impacts, they emphasize different elements. NDTV and Euronews focus on costs and staffing requirements, while Business Line underscores the operational and maintenance challenges that come with reverting carriers to the older launch system.
