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France to build new nuclear carrier replacing flagship Charles de Gaulle

President Emmanuel Macron confirmed Sunday that France will proceed with the construction of a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, a major addition to the country's naval capabilities despite strained public finances.

Speaking to French troops in Abu Dhabi, Macron said the decision to launch construction of the Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération (PA-NG) was taken this week.

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