Successful Test of “Multi-Energy Laser – Power” on FS Forbin
From 12 to 14 June 2023, on board the air defense frigate (FDA) Forbin in the Mediterranean, the Directorate-General for Armaments (DGA), the French Navy and the company CILAS conducted…
FS Tonnerre Has Busy Training Time in Mediterranean Sea
The vessel participated in the senior anti-submarine warfare exercise SQUALE, as part of the scenario of conducting an amphibious operation under underwater threat. Escorted by the multi-mission frigate with enhanced…
First Dual UNREP for FS Jacques Chevallier
On May 4, 2023, as part of its sea trials off Toulon, the Jacques Chevallier force supply ship (BRF) carried out its first so-called “triple” refueling at sea (RAM), for…
FS Forbin Exercises With JMSDF
Deployed in the Indian Ocean within the Carrier Strike Group (GAN) during the ANTARES mission, the Forbin air defense frigate had the chance to welcome a Japanese SH60 helicopter on…
India & France Begin Exercise VARUNA 2023
The 21st Edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between India and France – Exercise Varuna commenced on the Western Seaboard today, 16 Jan 23. While the bilateral exercise between the…