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The French Navy frigate Alsace has returned from its operational deployment to the Red Sea, with its commander describing what he says is an unprecedented degree of threat against shipping from Houthi drone and missile attacks. The words of Captain Jérôme Henry highlight the challenge being faced in the Red Sea since October last year and also raise questions about the wider readiness of European navies involved in Aspides — the European Union’s naval task force created to protect commercial shipping in the region.

French Frigate Captain Describes Frenetic Red Sea Combat French Frigate Captain Describes Frenetic Red Sea Combat

By Thomas Newdick

Apr 12 5:47 PM EDT

A Houthi drone pictured by a French naval helicopter shortly before being shot down

French Navy Helicopter Intercepting Houthi Drone Seen In New Video French Navy Helicopter Intercepting Houthi Drone Seen In New Video

By Oliver Parken

Mar 20 6:57 PM EDT

Perle Submarine Fire Return To Service

French ‘Franken-Submarine’ Returns To Service Years After Fire French ‘Franken-Submarine’ Returns To Service Years After Fire

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 7 2:21 PM EDT

France’s Upgraded Atlantique 2s Are More Than Just Maritime Patrol Planes

France’s Upgraded Atlantique 2s Are More Than Just Maritime Patrol Planes France’s Upgraded Atlantique 2s Are More Than Just Maritime Patrol Planes

By Thomas Newdick

Nov 15 2:08 PM EST

This Is What France’s Giant Future Aircraft Carrier Will Look Like This Is What France’s Giant Future Aircraft Carrier Will Look Like

By Oliver Parken

Oct 20 3:58 PM EDT

France Has Increased Its Ballistic Missile Submarine Patrols For The First Time In Decades

France Has Increased Its Ballistic Missile Submarine Patrols For The First Time In Decades France Has Increased Its Ballistic Missile Submarine Patrols For The First Time In Decades

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 24 8:58 PM EDT

French Rafale Naval Fighters Are Headed To India For Ski Jump Carrier Launch Tests

French Rafale Naval Fighters Are Headed To India For Ski Jump Carrier Launch Tests French Rafale Naval Fighters Are Headed To India For Ski Jump Carrier Launch Tests

By Thomas Newdick

Jan 3 3:46 PM EST

France Carries Out Unusual Ballistic Missile Test As American Spy Plane Looks On

France Carries Out Unusual Ballistic Missile Test As American Spy Plane Looks On France Carries Out Unusual Ballistic Missile Test As American Spy Plane Looks On

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 28 1:58 PM EDT

France Just Test Fired A Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile In The Atlantic (Updated)

France Just Test Fired A Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile In The Atlantic (Updated) France Just Test Fired A Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile In The Atlantic (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Apr 28 1:10 PM EDT

Warnings Posted For A Peculiar French Ballistic Missile Test In The Atlantic

Warnings Posted For A Peculiar French Ballistic Missile Test In The Atlantic Warnings Posted For A Peculiar French Ballistic Missile Test In The Atlantic

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 26 2:57 PM EDT

Watch Two French Submarine Halves Get Grafted Together In A Remarkable Repair Job

Watch Two French Submarine Halves Get Grafted Together In A Remarkable Repair Job Watch Two French Submarine Halves Get Grafted Together In A Remarkable Repair Job

By Thomas Newdick

Apr 15 5:52 PM EDT

Here’s France’s Plan For Its New Nuclear Powered Supercarrier (Updated)

Here’s France’s Plan For Its New Nuclear Powered Supercarrier (Updated) Here’s France’s Plan For Its New Nuclear Powered Supercarrier (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Dec 9 2:05 PM EST

France’s Fire-Damaged Nuclear Submarine Will Return To Service After A Nose Job

France’s Fire-Damaged Nuclear Submarine Will Return To Service After A Nose Job France’s Fire-Damaged Nuclear Submarine Will Return To Service After A Nose Job

By Thomas Newdick

Oct 24 12:57 PM EDT

France’s Only Aircraft Carrier Heads Home Due To COVID-19 Scare On Board

France’s Only Aircraft Carrier Heads Home Due To COVID-19 Scare On Board France’s Only Aircraft Carrier Heads Home Due To COVID-19 Scare On Board

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 8 8:02 PM EDT

Here’s What A Photo Flyby Of A Carrier Group Looks Like From The Helicopter Taking The Pics

Here’s What A Photo Flyby Of A Carrier Group Looks Like From The Helicopter Taking The Pics Here’s What A Photo Flyby Of A Carrier Group Looks Like From The Helicopter Taking The Pics

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 9 1:28 AM EDT

The French Navy Is Finally Retiring These Antique Helicopters After 55 Years of Service

The French Navy Is Finally Retiring These Antique Helicopters After 55 Years of Service The French Navy Is Finally Retiring These Antique Helicopters After 55 Years of Service

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 30 2:54 PM EDT