The only ship of her class; last conventional aircraft carrier built for the US Navy
Trump has directed the Navy to plan the removal of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and related elevators on Ford-class carriers, replacing them with steam and hydraulic systems. The Doris Miller (CVN-81) would be the first to include the changes, with other Ford-class carriers remaining unchanged. The move aims to cut costs but faces potential delays and industrial-base challenges.