France To Build New Aircraft Carrier

Charles de Gaulle
Credit: USMC
France will build at least one new aircraft carrier to replace the nuclear-powered Charles de Gaulle, Defense Minister Florence Parly says. Speaking in Saint Nazaire, France, on May 18, Parly said the ship would be at sea for trials in 2036, allowing it to be ready to replace the 42,000-ton Charles...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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