The French Parliament calls on the government to order a second nuclear-powered aircraft carrier by 2029, alongside the 80,000-ton France Libre, to be commissioned in 2038. Cost: ~30% cheaper than the first supplier. Aircraft: Only 12 additional Rafale M fighter jets and 2 E-2D Hawkeyes are needed. Escort: no need for additional warships. The second provider would ensure France always has one available, unlike today's Charles de Gaulle, which is only available ~63% of the time.

The French Parliament calls on the government to order a second nuclear-powered aircraft carrier by 2029, alongside the 80,000-ton France Libre, to be commissioned in 2038. Cost: ~30% cheaper than the first supplier. Aircraft: Only 12 additional Rafale M fighter jets and 2 E-2D Hawkeyes are needed. Escort: no need for additional warships. The second provider would ensure France always has one available, unlike today's Charles de Gaulle, which is only available ~63% of the time.