Charles De Gaulle Carrier Completes Refit
December 08 2008
French shipbuilder DCNS announced it has completed a refit of France's aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.
The 15-month modernization program was completed on time, said company officials.
The upgrade included an overhaul and refuel of the ship's nuclear reactors, modernization of the command information and communication systems and modifications to allow the carrier to accommodate new systems, such as the Rafale F3 fighter and ASMP-A and Scalp naval missiles.
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