US EditionMacron unveils 'France Libre' as France’s next aircraft carrier
France Libre will be Europe’s largest warship, carrying 30 fighters and drones, replacing Charles de Gaulle to boost French naval power, Macron said.
- At the Naval Group yard in Indret, Macron unveiled the name France Libre on March 18, 2026, for Europe's largest next-gen aircraft carrier.
- France is aiming to bolster its maritime standing by building the largest European aircraft carrier, Macron announced, to replace the Charles de Gaulle and enhance France's naval power.
- Macron announced on March 18, 2026, that the programme, estimated at €10 billion, will feature a ship weighing nearly 80,000 tonnes, measuring about 310 metres, with 2,000 crew and 30 fighter aircraft, starting hull work in Saint‑Nazaire in 2031.
- The announcement signals France Libre will be much larger than the 261‑metre, 42,000‑tonne Charles de Gaulle, and France's naval leadership says it will serve broader operational roles.
- In a global context, France remains among the few nations operating nuclear‑powered carriers, while the United States fields 11 such vessels, positioning France as a key maritime power long-term.
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The ship, of about 78,000 tons and 310 meters, will replace the Charles de Gaulle and will be the largest military ship built in Europe.
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France is set to bolster its naval capabilities with the planned deployment of the 78,000-ton aircraft carrier, “France Libre,” by 2038. This ambitious project marks a significant advancement in the country’s maritime defense strategy, promising enhanced power projection and increased operational flexibility. As nations worldwide invest in cutting-edge military technology, the “France Libre” is poised [...]
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