Event Brief
France’s carrier uses US-built catapults under license
Filed: Jul 03, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: France’s next €10 billion aircraft carrier will launch fighters using three catapults that must be bought from an American firm.
WHO: Naval Group
WHAT: Naval Group is building France’s next aircraft carrier with three catapults purchased from an American company under a U.S. export license.
WHEN: Jul 03, 2026 at 2:59 PM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: The carrier’s fighters will be launched using catapults that France must buy from an American company under a U.S. export license that could be withheld.
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