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Charles de Gaulle: France Has One of the Best Aircraft Carriers on Earth
Summary and Key Points: The French Navy's Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is the only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier outside the U.S. Navy's fleet. While smaller than the U.S. Nimitz and Ford classes, the CDG remains a formidable warship, equipped with a …