The White House issued a memorandum, instructing the reconstruction of the U.S. Navy's shipbuilding industrial base, requiring the aircraft carrier CVN-81 to reinstate the steam catapult system, and introducing the "Finnish model" to attract foreign investment.

The U.S. President issued a memorandum aimed at addressing issues such as design complexity, cost overruns, delays, and lack of competitiveness in the U.S. Navy's shipbuilding industry. The memo instructs the Secretary of War to submit a plan within 60 days to replace the electromagnetic aircraft launch system and advanced weapon elevators on the CVN-81 aircraft carrier, currently under construction, with steam and hydraulic systems. Furthermore, the memo requires a plan to be submitted within 90 days to adopt the "Finnish model," drawing inspiration from the U.S.-Finland cooperation in building medium icebreakers. This model involves attracting foreign suppliers to build new shipyards or acquire stakes in existing ones in the U.S., employing American workers, licensing technology, and procuring from the American supply chain, all with the goal of expanding domestic shipbuilding capacity and competition. This initiative aims to revitalize the U.S. maritime industry and enhance national security and economic prosperity.