During Euronaval Online 2020, French Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly declared that the Rubis-class SSN 'Perle' could be repaired and will be repaired.

Lighting is said to be the cause of the fire that broke out aboard French Navy Rubis-Class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) ‘Perle’ in June, according to the new French Navy's Chief of Staff, Admiral Pierre Vandier. A decision on the fate of the SSN will be made in October, pending the results of the ongoing investigation.