The French Navy consists of six main components: the Naval Action Force, the Submarine Forces (FOST and ESNA), French Naval Aviation, the Navy Riflemen (including Naval Commandos), the …

The French Navy, or Marine Nationale, is a blue-water navy with a global reach, designed to protect France's extensive maritime territories, the second largest in the world, and uphold its strategic …

The French Navy (fr|Marine nationale, pronounced as /fr/,), informally French: La Royale (pronounced as /fr/,), is the maritime arm of the French Armed Forces and one of the four military service …

Dec 14, 2025 · On October 17, 2025, French shipbuilder Naval Group delivered in Brest the first defense and intervention frigate (FDI), Amiral Ronarc’h (D660), ordered by the French.

Jan 20, 2025 · Like Britain, the French Navy maintains a modern, multi-role force covering airpower, surface combatants, and undersea boats. The aircraft carrier fleet is limited to just one vessel …

5 days ago · The French Navy's newest warship recently departed on her initial long duration deployment, which would provide an opportunity to test her capabilities in the open sea. The navy …

2 days ago · France has ordered six VSR700 uncrewed rotorcraft from Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group, which will be operated by the French navy from 2028.

Feb 24, 2025 · French Minister of the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu, recently confirmed the objective of strengthening the French Navy by increasing its fleet to eighteen first-rank frigates.

This is a list of active French Navy ships. [1][2][3] The French Navy consists of nearly 100 vessels of the Force d'action navale (Naval action force) [4] and the 9 submarines of the Forces sous-marines …

Aug 14, 2024 · The French Navy, or Marine Nationale, stands as a pivotal force in global maritime security. This prestigious institution, rich in history and tradition, plays a crucial role in safeguarding …