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Who else has nuclear carriers?
The United States Navy operates the world's only other nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, with a fleet of eleven. France's Charles de Gaulle is the only nuclear carrier outside the US. Other nations, like the UK, operate conventional aircraft carriers. This highlights France's significant naval power and technological capability.
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