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France’s Charles-de-Gaulle aircraft carrier to deploy under NATO command for first time

The French Charles De Gaulle aircraft carrier, docked in the Navy base of Toulon, 9 November 2022. © Eric Gaillard/Pool via AP

The Charles-de-Gaulle aircraft carrier will deploy under NATO command for the first time for mission in the Mediterranean intended to show France’s commitment to the alliance, notably in the face of Russia’s threat in Ukraine.

The mission around the French Navy’s flagship Charles-de-Gaulle brings together vessels from several countries, including the United States, Spain, Greece, Italy and Portugal, commander of the French carrier strike Jacques Mallard said on Thursday.

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