14 hours ago · For NATO navies like the French Navy, more at-sea presence enabled by improved ship availability is central to building deterrence across the Euro-Atlantic theatre. NATO picture. The French Navy (Marine Nationale) has built the availability of its ‘first rank’ destroyer and frigate force up to 80 percent, according to navy Chief of Staff ...

2 days ago · On January 27, the swell was short and the wind was biting aboard the Croix-du-Sud, the military vessel sent by France to contribute to the "Baltic Sentry" NATO operation.

Jan 28, 2025 · Crew members aboard a French Navy Atlantique 2 surveillance plane watch one of the classified onboard monitors showing data and images from the aircraft’s radars, cameras and other sensors as it patrols Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, over the Baltic Sea as part of the NATO military alliance’s “Baltic Sentry” mission to protect undersea cables and pipelines from sabotage.

Apr 13, 2024 · The French Navy (Marine Nationale) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is about to take to the sea for a six-week-long deployment named "Akila".

Apr 11, 2024 · PARIS — France’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its strike group will deploy under NATO command for the first time, as the French Navy’s flagship resumes operations after interim...

Apr 13, 2024 · France has drawn closer to the NATO alliance since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and by putting the star of its navy under its command, it is sending a message to show its engagement.

On 23 September 2024 in Norfolk, United States, Admiral Pierre Vandier succeeded General Philippe Lavigne as Supreme Allied Commander Transformation. Admiral Rob Bauer, Chair of the NATO Military Committee, presided over the change of command ceremony. French Navy Admiral Vandier is the ninth Supreme Allied Commander Transformation.

Apr 29, 2024 · Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group 2 (SNMCMG2) took part between April 8 – 19, in the maritime area south of Toulon and Sete, France. During the exercise, ships practised securing freedom of navigation via multinational cooperation in mine warfare operations.

Apr 13, 2024 · For the first time ever, the French Navy’s Charles de Gaulle’s Carrier Strike Group will be sent on a mission under NATO’s command. On 22nd April, the French Navy’s Flagship Charles de Gaulle, along with frigates and an attack submarine, will be deployed in the Mediterranean with an air group comprising fighter planes, helicopters, and ...

Apr 18, 2024 · TOULON NAVAL BASE, France – The French Navy allowed a rare look into one of their nuclear submarines while preparing for an upcoming NATO mission on Monday 15, 2024. International media and a JFC Naples team were allowed to visit one of three nuclear-powered RUBIS class attack submarines.