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Airbus Defense and Space has begun a risk-assessment study for France’s future maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), to be based on an Airbus A321 airliner platform. Billed as a “flying frigate” by the company, the new MPA is intended to replace the French Navy’s Dassault Atlantique 2 fleet but arrives at a time when NATO nations are increasingly adopting the in-production Boeing P-8 Poseidon for their maritime patrol requirements.
Air

Airbus A321 Airliners To Be Modified Into “Flying Frigate” Patrol Jets By France

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 5, 2025

A French Navy Atlantique 2 maritime patrol aircraft was illuminated by the fire-control radar of a Russian long-range air defense system, while flying over the Baltic Sea earlier this week, according to France’s Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu.
News & Features

France Decries Russian S-400 Radar Locking Onto Its Maritime Patrol Aircraft Over Baltic Sea

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jan 17, 2025

The Amiral Ronarc’h (hull number D 660) officially started sea trials earlier this week, setting sail from the Naval Group’s Lorient shipyard, in Brittany, northern France, on October 7.
Sea

France’s Radical-Looking New Frigate Has Gone To Sea

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Oct 11, 2024

The French Navy frigate Alsace has returned from its operational deployment to the Red Sea, with its commander describing what he says is an unprecedented degree of threat against shipping from Houthi drone and missile attacks. The words of Captain Jérôme Henry highlight the challenge being faced in the Red Sea since October last year and also raise questions about the wider readiness of European navies involved in Aspides — the European Union’s naval task force created to protect commercial shipping in the region.
Sea

French Frigate Captain Describes Frenetic Red Sea Combat

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

A Houthi drone pictured by a French naval helicopter shortly before being shot down
News & Features

French Navy Helicopter Intercepting Houthi Drone Seen In New Video

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Mar 20, 2024

Perle Submarine Fire Return To Service
Sea

French ‘Franken-Submarine’ Returns To Service Years After Fire

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 7, 2023

France’s Upgraded Atlantique 2s Are More Than Just Maritime Patrol Planes
News & Features

France’s Upgraded Atlantique 2s Are More Than Just Maritime Patrol Planes

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Nov 15, 2022

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News & Features

This Is What France’s Giant Future Aircraft Carrier Will Look Like

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Oct 20, 2022

France Has Increased Its Ballistic Missile Submarine Patrols For The First Time In Decades
Sea

France Has Increased Its Ballistic Missile Submarine Patrols For The First Time In Decades

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Mar 25, 2022

French Rafale Naval Fighters Are Headed To India For Ski Jump Carrier Launch Tests
Air

French Rafale Naval Fighters Are Headed To India For Ski Jump Carrier Launch Tests

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Jan 3, 2022

France Carries Out Unusual Ballistic Missile Test As American Spy Plane Looks On
Sea

France Carries Out Unusual Ballistic Missile Test As American Spy Plane Looks On

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Apr 28, 2021

France Just Test Fired A Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile In The Atlantic (Updated)
Sea

France Just Test Fired A Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile In The Atlantic (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Apr 28, 2021

Warnings Posted For A Peculiar French Ballistic Missile Test In The Atlantic
Sea

Warnings Posted For A Peculiar French Ballistic Missile Test In The Atlantic

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 26, 2021

Watch Two French Submarine Halves Get Grafted Together In A Remarkable Repair Job
Sea

Watch Two French Submarine Halves Get Grafted Together In A Remarkable Repair Job

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Apr 15, 2021

Here’s France’s Plan For Its New Nuclear Powered Supercarrier (Updated)
Sea

Here’s France’s Plan For Its New Nuclear Powered Supercarrier (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Dec 9, 2020

France’s Fire-Damaged Nuclear Submarine Will Return To Service After A Nose Job
Sea

France’s Fire-Damaged Nuclear Submarine Will Return To Service After A Nose Job

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Oct 24, 2020