Charles de Gaulle News

France Orders Long-Lead Items for Future PA-NG
Navy / Maritime Engine and Transmission

France Orders Long-Lead Items for Future PA-NG

France has officially ordered the new generation aircraft carrier (Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération) PA-NG, which will replace the Charles de Gaulle in 2038.

French Aircraft Carrier Goes Under NATO Command
Navy / Maritime Regional / Strategy

French Aircraft Carrier Goes Under NATO Command

France’s only aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle (R91), will come under NATO’s command for the first time.

French Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle Returns to Sea
Navy / Maritime Modernisation

French Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle Returns to Sea

French Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle Returned to Sea after extensive modernisation efforts.

Charles de Gaulle Back on Sea Trials
Navy / Maritime

Charles de Gaulle Back on Sea Trials

The French nuclear aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle will soon return to sea trials after a three-month technical stop in Toulon.

French aircraft carrier ‘Charles de Gaulle’ to Rest at Greek Cyprus
Navy / Maritime

French aircraft carrier ‘Charles de Gaulle’ to Rest at Greek Cyprus

The Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier will lead the naval Task Force 473 to fight against the terrorist group ISIS arrived at Greek Cyprus port Limassol. The carrier participates in the mission “Clemenceau 21”, which is part of the operation “Inherent Resolve”. The vessel has formerly sailed to Limassol in 2010, 2016 and 2020.