France nuclear aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle, has sailed out of Toulon on a great mission, after repairs. It is set to fight the remnants of Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) and engage in many multinational drills.
The aircraft carrier departed for the eastern Mediterranean on Tuesday from the Southern Frenel Port of Toulon.
The Navy's aircraft carrier undergo 18 months of repairs and five sea trials. The French Defence Minister, Florence Parly was the first to appear on the carrier to say farewell to its crew.
In a statement, the minister said "the carrier is an instrument for cooperation, which allow France to shine throughout the world", and expected that the development will make an immense contribution towards the fight against IS.
"Very great fight is taking place in the side of the middle Euphrates Valley and the aircraft carrier will help put an end to the territorial caliphate. It is imminent. It is a vital step and a great step ahead", Parly told France Bleu, adding that the terrorist group is presently, "reconfiguring and mutating."
However, it was not obvious why a whole carrier group is required for such task and how it will eventually contribute to the "fight against IS."
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