US, UK and French Commanders Transit Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. 5th Fleet commander transited the Strait of Hormuz aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) with naval counterparts from France and the United Kingdom, May 19.
Tag Archives : French Navy
How a Not-Yet-Commissioned Frigate Played a Key Role in Sudan Evacuation Operations
In what is rather unusual (but not a first), French frigate Lorraine, which is yet to be commissioned, took part in the evacuation operations in Sudan.
French Navy Receives 11th Upgraded ATL2 Maritime Patrol Aircraft
The French Defense Procurement Agency DGA took delivery of the eleventh Atlantique 2 (ATL2) maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) upgraded to standard 6 on April 6, 2023.
French Navy’s new POM vessel Reaches South Pacific Homeport
On April 3, 2023, the French Navy's new overseas patrol vessel (POM) Auguste Bénébig arrived in Nouméa, its new homeport.
Video: Aboard French Navy’s New Generation Supply Vessel
Naval News takes you on an exclusive tour aboard JACQUES CHEVALLIER, the first of four new generation supply vessels (known as BRF) for the French Navy.
France’s 2nd Barracuda Type Submarine Aces Alpha Trials
The second Barracuda type nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) for the French Navy (Marine Nationale) successfully completed its initial sea trials.
Video: French Navy’s New POM OPV for the Indo-Pacific
Naval News takes you aboard the French Navy's first POM (Patrouilleur d'Outre-Mer) Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), the "Auguste Benebig".
French LHD and Frigate Set Sails for Deployment Around the World
The French Navy's (Marine Nationale) Mistral-class LHD "Dixmude" and La Fayette-class frigate "La Fayette" left Toulon yesterday to sail around the world and through the Indo-Pacific for "MISSION JEANNE D'ARC 2023".
French Mission Jeanne D’Arc 2023 to Sail Across Indo-Pacific
French Navy (Marine Nationale) Mistral-class LHD "Dixmude" and La Fayette-class frigate "La Fayette" will sail around the world and through the Indo-Pacific as they set sail next week for "MISSION JEANNE D'ARC 2023".
French Navy receives First VFM Interceptor
On January 05, 2023, The French DGA received the first "VFM" interceptor boat. It will be used by the French Navy for the protection of naval bases and critical assets.