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Ford-Class Ships May Undergo Changes To Align With President's Aesthetic
The United States Navy is potentially redesigning incoming aircraft vessels to better align with President Trump’s preferred aesthetic, according to a report from the Washington Post. The maritime branch is considering changes to the Ford-class ships, including moving the command center tower to the ship’s middle, which could cost billions and worsen chronic delays. The decision to revert to steam power on another ship has also been questioned by General Atomics, the company that secured a $1.2 billion contract to build the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) for the ship. This development was first reported by the Washington Post.