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President Emmanuel Macron approved construction of France’s next-generation nuclear aircraft carrier, PA-NG, during a visit to Abu Dhabi. The ship is due to replace Charles de Gaulle around 2038, preserving France’s carrier capability.
December 21, 2025Clash Report
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France Starts New French Carrier Project (MO Portes-Avions / Naval Group image)
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From Concept to Commitment
President Emmanuel Macron on December 21, 2025 formally launched the construction phase of France’s next-generation aircraft carrier, the Porte-avions de nouvelle génération (PA-NG), marking a decisive transition from planning to execution.
The announcement, made during a visit to Abu Dhabi, authorizes full-scale construction of a vessel intended to replace the nuclear-powered Charles de Gaulle when it retires around 2038.
The decision anchors a program first initiated by Macron in December 2020 and reflects a long-term commitment to sustaining France’s carrier-based air power.
The PA-NG is designed to be substantially larger than its predecessor.
Current specifications call for a hull approximately 300–310 meters long, with a flight deck about 80 meters wide and a displacement of roughly 75,000–77,700 tons.
By comparison, Charles de Gaulle displaces about 42,000 tons. The increase in size is intended to support a larger and more flexible air wing, higher sortie rates, and expanded margins for future systems integration.
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