France Envisions Larger Future Aircraft Carrier With More UAS

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Thierry Dubois
September 09, 2025

France’s future carrier is expected to rely on a fleet of 30 fighters, as well as a variety of UAS.

Credit: MO Porte-Avions

Rendering of French next-generation carrier PANG on the water — France’s future carrier is expected to rely on a fleet of 30 fighters, as well as a variety of UAS.

Credit: MO Porte-Avions

As the formal launch decision nears for the successor to France’s Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, a sharper picture is emerging of the embarked fleet. Building on its success with uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) onboard ships, mainly for observation, the French Navy plans for UAS to assume a…

Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews.

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