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March 18, 2026

France is building its second aircraft carrier: Emmanuel Macron revealed how much it will cost

The new aircraft carrier that will succeed "Charles de Gaulle" will cost France nearly ten billion euros, said French President Emmanuel Macron.

France is building its second aircraft carrier: Emmanuel Macron revealed how much it will cost

TL;DR

  • France will build a new aircraft carrier to replace the "Charles de Gaulle" by 2038.
  • The estimated cost of the new aircraft carrier is nearly ten billion euros.
  • The new carrier will be named "Slobodna Francuska" (Free France).
  • The name reflects the spirit of French resistance and the desire for freedom.
  • This investment is seen as vital for French and European independence in critical sectors.
  • The new aircraft carrier will be 310 meters long, have two nuclear reactors, and be 1.8 times the tonnage of the "Charles de Gaulle".
  • The aircraft carrier plays a necessary role in France's nuclear deterrence capability.
  • The ship is described as a constant demonstration of the resolve to act independently.
  • Few countries possess the capability for such a combination of air, naval, and command power far from their shores.

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