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The Amiral Ronarc’h (hull number D 660) officially started sea trials earlier this week, setting sail from the Naval Group’s Lorient shipyard, in Brittany, northern France, on October 7.

France’s Radical-Looking New Frigate Has Gone To Sea

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Oct 11, 2024
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

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Apr 12, 2024
A Houthi drone pictured by a French naval helicopter shortly before being shot down

French Navy Helicopter Intercepting Houthi Drone Seen In New Video

By Oliver Parken
Posted on Mar 20, 2024
Perle Submarine Fire Return To Service

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

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jul 7, 2023
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
Posted on Nov 15, 2022
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This Is What France’s Giant Future Aircraft Carrier Will Look Like

By Oliver Parken
Posted on Oct 20, 2022
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
Posted on Mar 25, 2022
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
Updated on Jan 3, 2022
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
Updated on Apr 28, 2021
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
Updated on Apr 28, 2021
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
Posted on Apr 26, 2021
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
Posted on Apr 15, 2021
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
Updated on Dec 9, 2020
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
Updated on Oct 24, 2020
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
Updated on Apr 9, 2020
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
Updated on Mar 9, 2020