Forbes: USA can offer France something more interesting than a broken submarine contract
After the United States intercepted a contract from France for the construction of submarines for Australia, Paris and Washington reoriented themselves to concluding an equally promising arms agreement. According to Forbes magazine, at the end of October, Emmanuel Macron and Joseph Biden will discuss the prospects for military cooperation during a personal meeting in Rome.
The United States is ready to offer France a contract for the joint construction of aircraft carriers. Paris and Washington share a common goal of protecting their own economic zones in different parts of the world (overseas territories of France). Both countries face a major challenge in monitoring more than 4,3 million square miles of ocean and need to establish a common rapid response force.
That being said, France is in the early stages of updating its aircraft carrier program. The only existing French aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle (R91), is due to be decommissioned in the late 2030s. To replace it, France intends to build a medium-sized nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, turning to the United States for technological support.
In addition, in the course of cooperation with the United States, Paris will be able to use Technology EMALS - an electromagnetic system for launching aircraft using a catapult, which will allow the French to lift heavier aircraft from the new aircraft carrier.
During the Rome meeting of the G-20, Biden and Macron should seize the opportunity to strengthen military cooperation between their countries. Thus, the Americans and the French will be able to replace the thwarted submarine deal with a more valuable contract for the construction of modern aircraft carriers for both sides.
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