"I wanted our future aircraft carrier to follow in the footsteps of General de Gaulle. His life, his destiny. Our new aircraft carrier will be named France Libre. This name honours the memory of the men and women who stood up against barbarity."
"To remain free, we must be feared. To be feared, we must be powerful. In an age of predators, France must be strong in order to be feared."
"Once completed, the warship, which is set to replace the country's sole aircraft carrier -- the Charles de Gaulle -- and due to enter service in 2038, will be the largest warship ever built in Europe."
President Emmanuel Macron announced that France's new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will be named 'France Libre' (Free France), honoring the French Resistance movement led by General de Gaulle during World War II. The vessel will replace the Charles de Gaulle and become Europe's largest warship upon completion in 2038. The €10 billion project reflects France's commitment to maintaining its status as a major maritime power. Macron emphasized that France must be powerful and feared to remain free, highlighting the country's technological achievements and military capabilities. The announcement underscores France's broader maritime ambitions and reinforces its position as a significant global naval force.
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