Navy: Rebuilding Ships and Shipyards
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The memo orders a full review of NAVSEA, the Navy office that designs and buys ships, with a goal of holding leaders accountable for delivery speed and cutting bureaucracy. That likely means organizational and personnel changes for the civilian workforce inside NAVSEA, which could bring new performance pressure or restructuring for some employees while streamlining others' jobs.
“a review of NAVSEA, including recommendations for implementing personnel, organizational, and structural reforms”
President Trump signed a national security memorandum directing the Navy to replace electromagnetic catapults on Ford-class carriers with traditional steam and hydraulic systems, citing the newer technology's high costs and unreliability during his speech in Pennsylvania.
The White House directive to abandon EMALS for steam catapults on the CVN-81 and future carriers marks a major shift in naval procurement. Critics warn the move could cost billions in redesigns, while the administration argues it prioritizes proven technology over complex failures.
Document Type
Presidential Memorandum
Official Title
Rebuilding the United States Navy and America’s Shipbuilding Industrial Base
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