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Congress Raises Fresh Concerns on EMALS, Pledges Close Scrutiny

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Friday, July 17th, 2009

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By Marina Malenic Members of a key congressional subcommittee yesterday expressed concerns about a new aircraft-carrier catapult system and how difficulties in its development might adversely affect the cost and delivery schedule of the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier. The Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) is being developed concurrently with the carrier, and a new internal Navy report cautions that simultaneous testing and production poses the risk of delaying delivery of the vessel. "The development of this program (EMALS) is…

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