US EditionMacron names new French aircraft carrier 'Free France' in nod to resistance
France’s next nuclear carrier, named after the Free French resistance, will displace about 80,000 tons, carry 30 Rafale jets, and enter service in 2038 at a cost of €10–15 billion.
- On Wednesday, President Emmanuel Macron announced at the Indret shipyard that France's next nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will be named "France Libre," honoring General Charles de Gaulle's World War II resistance movement.
- The future warship replaces the Charles de Gaulle, commissioned in 2001, to maintain France's status as a major maritime power and reinforce long-term power projection capabilities by 2038.
- Estimated at €10 billion, the carrier will displace nearly 80,000 tonnes, measure approximately 310 metres, and feature two K22 nuclear reactors powering a crew of 2,000 personnel.
- Macron emphasized the project's strategic necessity, telling troops, "To remain free, we must be feared," while the vessel will integrate manned and uncrewed aircraft to modernize France's naval posture.
- Construction of the hull is expected to begin around 2031 in Saint-Nazaire, with sea trials anticipated around 2036, sustaining domestic industrial workshare while expanding France's nuclear-capable aviation capacity.
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'France Libre': Macron reveals name of Europe's largest warship
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced that France's next nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will be called France Libre (Free France), as the country looks to reinforce its status as a major maritime power.
France’s Next Aircraft Carrier to Be Named “Free France
France has announced that its next aircraft carrier will be named “Free France,” honoring the legacy of the French Resistance during World War II. This decision reflects the country’s commitment to preserving its historical heritage while advancing its naval capabilities. As France prepares to enhance its maritime defense with this new flagship, the “Free France” [...]
French President Emmanuel Macron (center) views a model of a next-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier during a visit to a naval shipyard near Nantes on the 18th. Macron announced that the new aircraft carrier will be named "Free France." The Free France, currently under construction at a cost of 10 billion euros (approximately 17 trillion won), is expected to become the largest warship in European history once completed. The vessel is sc…
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the name of the future aircraft carrier of the country's Navy, which is to replace the current flagship of the fleet - “Charles de Gaulle”.
The name is chosen after the movement led by General Charles de Gaulle.
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The president of France, Emmanuel Macron, presented this Wednesday the details of the new aircraft carrier that will replace the current 'Charles de Gaulle' from 2038, in a strategic bet that reinforces the military ambitions of the country and that seeks to avoid the "strategic vasal."
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