French President Macron Announces Plan For A New Nuclear Aircraft Carrier

An artist’s impression of PANG (Porte Avion Nouvelle Generation, or next-generation aircraft carrier).

USNI News: President Macron Announces Start of New French Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Program

French President Emmanuel Macron today officially green-lighted the construction of a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier as part of the PANG program.

The future flagship of the French Navy is intended to replace the existing FS Charles de Gaulle (R91) aircraft carrier around 2038.

The announcement was made during Macron’s visit to French nuclear power company Framatome, which designs and supplies nuclear steam systems and services.

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