On February 17, 2022, the La Fayette (FLF) type frigate Guépratte destroyed more than 270 kg of heroin seized from a dhow in the Gulf of Oman. While the FLF Guépratte was patrolling in support associated with the Combined task force (CTF) 150, she was informed of the presence of dhows carrying drugs. The embarked Detachment 36F Panther helicopter then…
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FS Guépratte joined Operation AGÉNOR
On January 23, 2022, the Frigate La Fayette (FLF) Guépratte joined Operation AGÉNOR, the military pillar of the EMASoH mission ” European-led Maritime Awareness in the Straight of Hormuz “, under the tactical command of the European General Staff currently led by France. Deployed until March as part of this operation, the Guépratte will take part in the coming months…
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October 9, 2020 (Google Translation) – On October 5, 2020, the La Fayette (FLF) Courbet- type frigate landed on the tins line of the Castigneau 3 basin, in the Toulon naval base. This maneuver marks the launch of the renovation-upgrade program which will benefit three of the five French Navy FLFs: Courbet , La Fayette and Aconit . This will…
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