US, French Conduct Bilateral Naval Exercise
The Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) will lead Exercise Chesapeake 2024 with the French Marine Nationale, from June 13-16, in the U.S. 2nd Fleet area…
Brazilian OPV Trains With French Navy
From 13 to 17 May 2024, the Brazilian patrol boat Bracui made a stopover at the new pontoon of the Degrad des Cannes naval base, before taking part in joint…
French SSN Duguay-Trouin Enters Active Service
On April 4, 2024, Admiral Nicolas Vaujour, Chief of Staff of the Navy, declared the admission to active service of the nuclear attack submarine (SNA) Duguay-Trouin. It is the second…
FS Teriieroo a Teriierooiterai Departs Brest for Papeete
The overseas patrol vessel ( POM ) Teriieroo a Teriierooiterai set sail from Brest on March 16 to reach Papette, its future port base. This departure closes a phase of…
FS Auguste Benebig Visits Cairns
From February 23 to March 28, 2024 , the overseas patrol vessel (POM) Auguste Benebig is deployed in the permanent zone of responsibility (ZRP) of the senior commander (COMSUP) of…
A Welcome French Navy Visit
A brand-new French Navy offshore patrol vessel made a stop into Cairns during its participation in the US joint humanitarian assistance Operation Pacific Angel. Auguste Benebig, based in Noumea since…
Enseigne de Vaisseau Jacobet Visits Guinea
As a highlight, a ceremony conducted on board in the presence of the Chief of Staff of the Guinean Navy, saw the commander of the Jacoubet hand over a complete…
FS Dumont d’Urville Makes First Visit to Florida
As part of the CAOUANNE mission with a focus on “Knowledge of the Latin America – Caribbean area of permanent responsibility”, the Dumont d’Urville Overseas Support and Assistance Building (BSAOM)…
Simulated Attack Response Exercise for Frigate Prairial
Mobilizing the entire crew of the FS Prairial, the exercise involved the protection brigade and the marine firefighters of the Papeete naval base, the branch of the Intervention Group of…
Lorraine Admitted to Active Service
One year after its delivery to the Navy on 16 November 2022, the multi-mission frigate with enhanced air defense capabilities (FREMM DA) Lorraine was admitted to active service by decision…