Commissioned in 2001, the ship is the tenth French aircraft carrier, the first French nuclear-powered surface vessel, and the only nuclear-powered carrier completed outside of the United …

Dec 21, 2025 · French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to build a new aircraft carrier. The vessel will have the capacity for 30 fighter jets and 2,000 sailors.

Dec 23, 2025 · President Emmanuel Macron used the occasion of the traditional Christmas celebration with the troops – this year held in the United Arab Emirates – to announce the …

Dec 22, 2025 · France is stepping into the future of naval power with the Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération, a next-gen nuclear aircraft carrier set to succeed the aging Charles de Gaulle.

Feb 14, 2025 · Article Summary: France is developing the PANG, a next-generation aircraft carrier set to replace the Charles de Gaulle in 2038. The nuclear-powered warship will be the …

Dec 21, 2025 · The French government said the new vessel would be operational by 2038, when the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier is expected to retire. Work on nuclear propulsion …

Sep 23, 2025 · It was first commissioned in 2001 and is the tenth aircraft carrier built by France. The Charles de Gaulle is nuclear-powered and is the first surface ship in the French Navy to …

Apr 21, 2025 · In this post, we will explore the details of France’s new aircraft carrier, how it compares to the current flagship Charles de Gaulle, and the significance of the PANG aircraft …

Apr 21, 2025 · The PA-NG (Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération) is France's upcoming nuclear-powered aircraft carrier designed to replace the Charles de Gaulle. It will feature advanced …

Fifteen aircraft carriers have served the navy or been proposed since the 1910s. As of 2026, one French carrier— Charles de Gaulle (R91)—remains in service of the French government.