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Macron Unveils €10.25B Aircraft Carrier to Boost Defense

12/22/2025

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President Emmanuel Macron announced plans for a new aircraft carrier, the Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération (PANG), to replace Charles de Gaulle.
The project costs about 10.25 billion euros and should be operational by 2038, though some lawmakers seek postponement due to costs.
Macron framed the plan as strengthening France's industrial base and European defense autonomy while noting France's naval capabilities lag behind the United States and China.

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President Emmanuel Macron announced plans for a new aircraft carrier, the Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération (PANG), to replace Charles de Gaulle.
The project costs about 10.25 billion euros and should be operational by 2038, though some lawmakers seek postponement due to costs.
Macron framed the plan as strengthening France's industrial base and European defense autonomy while noting France's naval capabilities lag behind the United States and China.