PA-Ng: France Has Big Plans for a New ‘Nuclear’ Aircraft Carrier

PA-Ng: France Has Big Plans for a New ‘Nuclear’ Aircraft Carrier

Key Points – France’s commitment to its next-generation aircraft carrier (PA-Ng), slated for 2038 service with construction beginning around 2031, is crucial despite its expense, especially given the current European security landscape. -The primary justification is maintaining France’s independent sea-based nuclear deterrent (Force Aéronavale Nucléaire – FANu) in response to Russian threats. -The PA-NG will […] The post PA-Ng: France Has Big Pl…