France to build nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to replace Charles de Gaulle carrier: Emmanuel Macron
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French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that the country will build a new, nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to replace its Charles de Gaulle carrier by 2038. Macron stated the use of nuclear reactors to power the future warship as a part of France's new climate strategy. He said nuclear-powered warships have lower emissions compared to diesel fuel. Macron highlighted his aim to make France a "great power".