General Atomics is exploring the adaptation of its ship-based Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) for land-based operations. Initially developed for the U.S. Navy’s Ford-class aircraft carriers, these systems are now being considered for expeditionary campaigns ashore, addressing the need to operate aircraft without large traditional runways. This information was revealed by The War Zone.C. Mark Brinkley, a General Atomics spokesman, told the outlet: “Our friends at GA-EMS [General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems Group] have been exploring expeditionary electromagnetic launch and recovery systems and have conducted extensive research into the concept.”Viewers may note that in addition to being utilized on the U.S. Navy’s Ford-class carriers, derivatives of the EMALS and AAG designs have been chosen for France’s next-generation carrier and are expected to be included on India’s future INS Vishal.In this video, Defense Updates analyzes why Ford class EMALS and AAG could be installed on land ?#defenseupdates #usvschina #usmilitaryChapters:00:11 INTRODUCTION02:08 EMALS & AAG OVERVIEW 03:56 LARGE U.S BASE ARE TARGET 04:57 EMALS & AAG ADVANTAGE06:26 ANALYSIS
