Summary and Key Points: France is building six nuclear-powered Suffren-class attack submarines — alternately called the ...
France’s next-generation aircraft carrier — formerly designated PANG, now renamed France Libre — will displace 80,000 tons, ...
Belgian forces, assisted by the French Navy, seized MT Ethera, a Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker, Feb. 28, 2026. Belgium Ministry of Defense photo Belgian military forces, supported by the French ...
According to the French maritime authorities for the Mediterranean, the tanker Deyna is suspected of operating under a false flag designation. The interception took place in the Western Mediterranean ...
The French Carrier Strike Group transited the Suez Canal en route to the Red Sea, France announced May 6, 2026. French Joint Staff photo The French Carrier Strike Group transited the Suez Canal on ...
A French Navy Dassault Rafale combat aircraft carrying the ASMPA-R upgraded air-launched nuclear missile during firing evaluations in November 2025. The missile is now operational with both the French ...
Members of French navy stand on the deck of French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in Toulon, Nov. 28, 2024. (Clement Mahoudeau/AFP via Getty Images) PARIS — The French Navy is toughening crew ...
We have seen that Russia has increased its production of ballistic missiles over the past year. Our capability in this area (air defence) will triple with this acquisition,” Defense Minister Pål ...