Looks like a good idea. Very similar to rail-gun technology I believe. How did that work out? Do we have operational systems?
Ford class carriers were going to have it, but recent news is that Trump didn’t like it and said to redesign it for steam.
It all looks strange and the media might be reporting it in a biased way so that is why I put a keyword “navy” and asked for opinions.
I believe the issues with EMALS are completely different issues from those with rail guns, InterceptPoint.
My understanding is due to the high muzzle velocity at which projectiles leave a rail gun, there is abnormal wear and tear on the rail portion of the delivery system to the point it causes a wide spectrum of issues, most specifically accuracy, range, and safety. It is actual mechanical wear and tear in a very short period of time due to the extreme speed of the projectile as it leaves the gun.
I don’t see where that same kind of issue would rear its head in an EMALS setup.