politics
March 18, 2026
FRANCE IS BUILDING A SECOND AIRCRAFT CARRIER: The successor to the 'Charles de Gaulle' will cost as much as 10 billion euros!
The new aircraft carrier that will succeed the 'Charles de Gaulle' will cost France nearly ten billion euros, stated French President Emmanuel Macron.
TL;DR
- France plans to build a new aircraft carrier by 2038.
- The new carrier will be 310 meters long, powered by two nuclear reactors, and significantly larger than the 'Charles de Gaulle'.
- President Macron stated the carrier is vital for nuclear deterrence and demonstrates France's ability to act independently.
- The ship represents a significant projection of air, naval, and command power far from French shores.
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