France plans larger carrier France Libre to replace Charles de Gaulle

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France plans to upgrade its carrier force from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to the larger nuclear-powered carrier France Libre, previously known as the PANG program. Having only one carrier is the problem.

WHO: France (Paris)

WHAT: Plans to upgrade from Charles de Gaulle to the larger nuclear-powered aircraft carrier France Libre (PANG).

WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 1:57 PM ET

WHERE: France

WHY: Paris is addressing the issue of having only one aircraft carrier.

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