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Steam catapults? US Navy appears to be sticking with electromagnetics on carriers
Defense NewsWednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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Despite an August order for the U. Navy to return to steam catapults on its newest carriers, the service appears to be sticking with electromagnetics.
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- Why it matters
- Conflict reporting clarifies risk, escalation paths, and what civilians and markets are pricing in. Despite an August order for the U. Navy to return to steam catapults on its newest carriers, the service appears to be sticking with electromagnetics. Conflict can reprice energy, shipping, and defense exposure tied to Steam and Navy.
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What happened
Despite an August order for the U. Navy to return to steam catapults on its newest carriers, the service appears to be sticking with electromagnetics.
Why it matters
Conflict reporting clarifies risk, escalation paths, and what civilians and markets are pricing in.
Background
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Timeline
Defense News published: Steam catapults? US Navy appears to be sticking with electromagnetics on carriers
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Economic impact
Conflict can reprice energy, shipping, and defense exposure tied to Steam and Navy.
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