France’s 3rd Barracuda Type SSN Submarine “Tourville” Arrives in Toulon
The Tourville nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN), the third of six Suffren-class submarines, arrived at Toulon, its home port, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
29 Nov 2024
The Tourville nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN), the third of six Suffren-class submarines, arrived at Toulon, its home port, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
18 Nov 2024
With the "Tourville", 3 of the 6 Suffren-class nuclear-powered attack submarines intended for the French Navy have now been delivered by Naval Group to the DGA, and this, in the space of 4 years.
25 Jul 2024
On July 24, 2024, the District Court of The Hague dismissed the appeal by Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) regarding the Dutch Ministry of Defense's decision to procure Barracuda submarines from Naval Group.
20 Jul 2023
Naval Group rolled out "Tourville", the third Barracuda type nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) for the French Navy (Marine Nationale).
28 Mar 2023
The second Barracuda type nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) for the French Navy (Marine Nationale) successfully completed its initial sea trials.
30 Nov 2022
Interview with Naval Group on their proposal for the Walrus-class submarine replacement program.
18 Oct 2020
As part of Naval News' official coverage of Euronaval 2020, renowned submarine expert H I Sutton looks at the new Suffren-class of submarines and explains why it will be a game changer for the French Navy.
30 Jul 2020
The French Navy (Marine Nationale)'s first-in-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) "Suffren" is now in Toulon, its home port, to begin phase 3 of its sea trials: This will consist in the test of the weapons systems.
07 Jul 2020
Naval Group and its Australian subsidiary Naval Group Australia task themselves with the construction project of building 12 new future Attack-class submarines to replace the Collins-class attack submarines currently in service.
29 Apr 2020
The French Navy (Marine Nationale)'s first-in-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) "Suffren" successfully completed its static dive test on April 28. The important procedure marks the start of sea trials for the Barracuda program.