On March 18, 2026, during his visit to the Naval Group Nantes-Indret shipyard, President Emmanuel Macron examined a model of the next-generation aircraft carrier. It is at this facility that the future flagship of the French Navy is currently under construction.
Emmanuel Macron Announces Future French Aircraft Carrier to be Named ‘France Libre’
By Rupert Blackwood
Investigative journalist based in Sheffield, focusing on technology's impact on society. Rupert specializes in cybercrime's effect on communities, from online fraud targeting elderly residents to cryptocurrency scams. His reporting examines social media manipulation, digital surveillance, and how criminal networks operate in cyberspace. With expertise in computer systems, he connects technical complexity with real-world consequences for ordinary people