The Week In Defense, June 19-24, 2020

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The USS Gerald R. Ford recently returned to port because of a problem with the electromagnetic aircraft launch system that helps aircraft take off from the carrier deck.
Credit: U.S. Navy
Ford-class Carrier Launch Problem Originated in Power-Handling System The U.S. Navy has determined that the problem with the electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) that forced the USS Gerald R. Ford to return to port first appeared in the power-handling system, but an investigation is still...
Jen DiMascio

Based in Washington, Jen previously managed Aviation Week’s worldwide defense, space and security coverage.

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