France Moves Toward Third EMALS Catapult for Next-Generation Aircraft Carrier

France Moves Toward Third EMALS Catapult for Next-Generation Aircraft Carrier

France is preparing to equip its future nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération (PA-Ng), with a third Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) track, according to the nation’s draft defence budget for 2026. The move, long anticipated by naval planners,...