The French Ministry of Armed Forces is getting ready to place the order for the long-awaited replacement of France’s premier aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, in 2025.With an estimated cost of at least €10 billion, the next-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is likely to be the biggest warship ever constructed in Europe.With an estimated cost of at least €10 billion, the next-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is likely to be the biggest warship ever constructed in Europe.This new carrier is thought to be crucial to preserving France’s military dominance in the world and enhancing its position within NATO.






