Speaking from the Île Longue ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) base in Brittany, French president Emmanuel Macron revealed that the first of the next generation SSBNs will be known as "Invincible".
The plan is a “major evolution” of France’s deterrence posture, the president said in a long-awaited speech at the Île Longue ...
The Dutch Ministry of Defense announced it has selected the French F21 MK2 heavyweight torpedo for its future Orka-class ...
The French president's speech is expected by European partners, amid concerns about Russia and uncertainties regarding the ...
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French Navy’s fourth Barracuda-class submarine begins sea trial
The submarine will undergo further trials before delivery to the French Navy later this year.
France is moving to tie its nuclear deterrent strategy more closely with European allies while keeping full control over any strike decision.
The announcement was a significant step in forging a European deterrent as Russia grows more aggressive and the U.S. steps back.
It may be the same submarine whose previous visit to Scotland was reported by the UK Defence Journal recently, although that has not been confirmed. The French Navy declined to comment, as is ...
Key Points and Summary - In a stunning 2015 naval exercise, the French Rubis-class nuclear submarine Saphir successfully penetrated the defensive screen of the U.S. supercarrier USS Theodore Roosevelt ...
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