local
Trump orders the Navy to return to an older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Josh Skluzacek , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
Photo: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) · view original
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Josh Skluzacek, as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Original story Read at the source Source published Aug 14, 2026 Indexed here Aug 14, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key takeaway The change is expected to be costly and will impact the Navy's most advanced ships.
President Donald Trump has issued a directive to the US Navy, affecting its aircraft carriers. The order involves removing a modern system used to launch fighter jets and replacing it with an older method. The change is expected to be costly and will impact the Navy's most advanced ships.
The directive also mentions replacing electromagnetic weapons elevators on Ford-class carriers. Further details on this development are available from national news sources, including the Associated Press. The directive's full implications and the Navy's plans for implementation have not been fully outlined in local reports.
Why this matters
Local news anchors readers in their community — the people, places, and decisions that shape day-to-day life. The Minneapolis covers these stories because national outlets often won't.
About this story
As published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) . The Minneapolis surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? President Donald Trump has issued a directive to the US Navy, affecting its aircraft carriers. The order involves removing a modern system used to launch fighter jets and replacing it with an older…
When was this published? This article was first published on August 14, 2026 by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) and curated for The Minneapolis readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Josh Skluzacek at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC). To learn more about how The Minneapolis selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The Minneapolis, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter
