French nuclear-powered carrier makes first visit to Philippines

Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Philippines (AFP) Feb 23, 2025 Rising tensions in the South China Sea have made freedom of navigation exercises "even more important", France's ambassador to the Philippines said Sunday, as the nuclear-powered Charles De Gaulle made its first port visit to the country. The aircraft carrier strike group, which includes a trio of destroyers, joined the Philippine Navy on Friday for drills in the disputed waterway that Manil

Feb 24, 2025 - 10:27
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French nuclear-powered carrier makes first visit to Philippines
Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Philippines (AFP) Feb 23, 2025
Rising tensions in the South China Sea have made freedom of navigation exercises "even more important", France's ambassador to the Philippines said Sunday, as the nuclear-powered Charles De Gaulle made its first port visit to the country. The aircraft carrier strike group, which includes a trio of destroyers, joined the Philippine Navy on Friday for drills in the disputed waterway that Manil