Macron reveals 'Free France' as name of new aircraft carrier
- Posted on March 18, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Macron reveals 'Free France' as name of new aircraft carrier
The nuclear-powered vessel, which will be the largest warship in Europe when it enters service in 2038, is set to replace France's sole existing aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle. President Emmanuel Macron said the name honors those who resisted Nazi occupation in the Second World War.
