France has announced plans to build a new aircraft carrier as part of efforts to reinforce its status as a leading maritime power, President Emmanuel Macron revealed on Sunday.
Speaking to French troops stationed at a military base in Abu Dhabi, Macron confirmed that the decision to launch the ambitious defence programme was finalized earlier this week. He described the move as a strategic investment aimed at boosting France’s naval capabilities and ensuring the country remains a strong presence on the world’s oceans.
The new aircraft carrier is expected to succeed France’s current flagship, the Charles de Gaulle, and play a central role in future naval operations. Macron emphasized that maritime strength remains essential to France’s security interests, global influence, and ability to protect key sea routes.
Addressing the troops, the French president highlighted the importance of adapting military capabilities to evolving global threats. He noted that the decision reflects France’s long-term commitment to defence readiness and its responsibilities as a global military actor.
Further details about the design, timeline, and cost of the new carrier are expected to be released in the coming months, as the programme moves from planning to execution.
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