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France Set to Unveil Europe's Largest Nuclear Carrier by 2025

5/6/2025

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France is gearing up to launch the PA-NG, Europe’s largest nuclear aircraft carrier, by late 2025. This impressive 78,000-ton vessel will succeed the Charles de Gaulle, boasting cutting-edge features like EMALS catapults and the ability to support over 40 aircraft. Construction is expected to kick off around 2031-2032, with completion aimed for 2038.

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France is gearing up to launch the PA-NG, Europe’s largest nuclear aircraft carrier, by late 2025. This impressive 78,000-ton vessel will succeed the Charles de Gaulle, boasting cutting-edge features like EMALS catapults and the ability to support over 40 aircraft. Construction is expected to kick off around 2031-2032, with completion aimed for 2038.