US EditionMacron, on UAE visit, announces new French aircraft carrier
The new Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération will be larger and more modern, planned for 2038 entry, costing about €10.25 billion with advanced nuclear propulsion and aircraft launch systems.
- During his visit to Abu Dhabi, President Emmanuel Macron confirmed France will build a new, larger aircraft carrier to replace Charles de Gaulle, saying `The decision to launch this vast programme was taken this week`.
- During his Abu Dhabi visit, President Emmanuel Macron said `The decision to launch this vast programme was taken this week`, emphasizing the project as vital for France's maritime strength and industry.
- Design work points to the Porte-Avions de Nouvelle Génération featuring a 17,000 sqm flight deck, over 40 aircraft, two K22 nuclear reactors, and three electromagnetic launch systems under a $41.6 million General Atomics contract.
- During the visit, Reuters reported the announcement clears the way from design to execution of the PA-NG project, while Macron pressed the UAE for extraditions and asset seizures involving about 15 suspects, with more than 900 French troops deployed in the UAE.
- Earlier this year, defence industry reporting suggested a construction order before the end of 2025 and full operational capability targeted for around 2038, though some French lawmakers recently urged postponement.
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The French president confirmed plans to build a new aircraft carrier to replace the Charles de Gaulle, which has been in service for over 20 years. The project is expected to cost around 10 billion euros.
Boston Herald
Independent EspañolPARIS (AP) — France will build a new aircraft carrier capable of carrying 30 fighter jets and 2,000 sailors, President Emmanuel Macron announced Sunday, describing it as “a demonstration of our nation’s power in the service of freedom on the seas and amid the turbulence of our times.” “In an age of predators, we must be strong to be feared, and especially strong at sea. That is why, in line with the two most recent military programming laws, and…
It could enter service in 2038, replacing the country's previous carrier.
The president of France, Emmanuel Macron, has officially inaugurated the construction of the new aircraft carrier that will end up replacing the flagship of the Navy gala, the 'Charles de Gaulle'. The president himself has already advanced in February 2023 the plans for the construction of this new generation ship. At that time, French media estimated, citing sources close to the project, that the last phase would begin around 2031.
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