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US Navy, French Navy Ink Strategic Interoperability Framework

The U.S. Navy and the French Navy (Marine Nationale) inked a Strategic Interoperability Framework (SIF) on 17 December 2021. The agreement paves the way for increased cooperation between the two navies for the next twenty years, especially their ability to "plug and fight" side by side.

Xavier Vavasseur 18 Dec 2021

The Chief of Staff of the French Navy, Admiral Vandier, was represented by Rear Admiral Christophe Lucas. The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Admiral Gilday, was represented by Vice Admiral Merz. The agreement was signed remotely (via video conferencing, at the French Navy headquarters and at the French Embassy in Washington DC).

According to the French Navy, this plan is the result of work initiated two years ago. It sets specific objectives designed to continuously improve interoperability between the two navies over the next 20 years, including a targeted effort at the top of the operational spectrum: Control of the oceans and power projection. It facilitates contacts between flag officers and provides for the establishment of a framework for the exchange of classified information and data.

“This agreement marks a very significant step forward and the culmination of a common desire to strengthen cooperation between the two navies, despite the rough seas that the two countries have recently crossed.”



French Navy statement

👏🏻⚓️Incredible milestone that paves the way of future @MarineNationale 🇫🇷 and @USNavy 🇺🇸cooperation for the next 20 years. The Strategic Interoperability Framework is a very ambitious plan aimed to aggressively strengthen our ability to plug and fight as global Navies #oldestally https://t.co/0C6G9zlvgi

— Cédric Chetaille (@CedricChetaille) December 17, 2021
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Posted by : Xavier Vavasseur
Xavier is based in Paris, France. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems and a Master of Business Administration from Florida Institute of Technology (FIT). Xavier has been covering naval defense topics for nearly a decade.

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