# Nuclear Aircraft Carrier

Gaullist Ambitions: France Accelerates Rearmament with €36 Billion Defense Surge

France's National Assembly has approved a significant €36 billion increase to its defense budget, bringing the 2024-2030 total to €436 billion. The centerpiece of this expansion is the development of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier 'Liberté', as the nation aims for a defense-to-GDP ratio of 2.5%.