In a significant move, Trump has directed the Navy to revert to the older steam catapult system for launching jets off aircraft carriers, abandoning the more modern electromagnetic launch system (EMALS). This decision, which officials warn could cost billions, also includes a controversial proposal allowing foreign shipbuilders to construct several U.S. Navy vessels abroad. Amidst concerns about the technological regression, critics have raised alarms over the implications for national security and readiness. As the Navy undergoes a substantial overhaul, new memos emphasize the importance of restoring older technologies, signaling a shift in shipbuilding strategy at a time when global naval capabilities are rapidly advancing.