French Navy

Aster Missile: Europe’s Shield Against Modern Air Threats

From air-breathing threats to ballistic missiles, the Aster family was built to do it all. This guide breaks down the origins, variants, and technology behind that range.

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French Navy Accepts Fourth Barracuda Nuclear Submarine From Naval Group

Naval Group has handed over the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine to the French Navy as part of an early 2000s program replacing the service’s Rubis-class fleet.

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Naval Group Debuts Second French Navy FDI Frigate

Naval Group has launched the French Navy’s second Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention frigate, the Amiral Louzeau (D661), at its shipyard in Lorient, Brittany.

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France Revives Scalp Naval Production to Boost Deep-Strike Capability

France is moving to restart production of its Naval Cruise Missile, as part of a broader effort to strengthen long-range strike capabilities.

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France Buys Additional S-100 Helicopter Drones for FREMM Frigates

The French Navy has ordered five additional Camcopter S-100 helicopter drones from Austrian manufacturer Schiebel, bringing its total fleet to eight systems.

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France Orders Fifth FDI Frigate From Naval Group

France has formalized the order for a fifth Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI) frigate from Naval Group.

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Guide to the FDI Frigate: A New Generation Surface Combatant

Explore the FDI frigate, from its modern sensors and weapons to the modular systems strengthening surface warfare and maritime defense for allied fleets.

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Naval Group, Metlen to Expand Cooperation on Submarines, Warships

French company Naval Group and Athens-based Metlen have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their partnership on submarine and surface combatant programs.

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Naval Group Begins Sea Trials of 4th French Navy Barracuda Submarine

Naval Group has begun the initial sea trials of the French Navy’s fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine.

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French Navy Orders Aliaca VTOL Drone From Airbus 

France has ordered the Aliaca uncrewed aerial system in its vertical take-off and landing configuration via Airbus Helicopters subsidiary, Survey Copter.

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