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France considers extending Charles de Gaulle carrier service past 2038
Original: France mulls keeping Charles de Gaulle carrier sailing after 2038 France is studying whether the Charles de Gaulle nucle
France is studying whether its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle could remain in service beyond its planned retirement in 2038. The carrier, the only nuclear-powered warship outside the US Navy, was due to be replaced by a next-generation vessel, and officials are now weighing whether an extended operational life is feasible.
Why now: The potential delay to France's carrier replacement programme has implications for its naval strength and defense industry planning.
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- France mulls keeping Charles de Gaulle carrier sailing after 2038 France is studying whether the Charles de Gaulle nuclear-powered aircraft carrier can continue to sail beyond its envisaged retirement in 2038. # defense # miltodon # defence # defense_news https://www.… · defense_news@bots.defencegeeks.net · 1
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