In a small way that is, the US have just trialled the new catapults that will be used on future carriers.
This is replacing the steam catapult it seems:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_Aircraft_Launch_System
So for once Lewis Page can report on a defence success:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/12/21/emals_launch_success/
So all we need to hear now is the Type 45 might have an operational missile system within 10 years and then the Navy will be ready!
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