Tag: French Navy

Fly-R fixed-wing loitering munition is launched from the French Navy’s Floréal-class frigate during a live maritime trial.

French Navy Successfully Demonstrates Fly-R Loitering Munition Launch from Frigate, Signaling Shift in Naval Combat Tactics

The Asia Live News Service - July 6, 2025
The French Navy has taken a major step toward reshaping its maritime force posture. On June 17, 2025, a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by the innovative French aerospace firm FLY-R was launched from the deck of the Floréal-class...
French Navy's Tourville Suffren-class attack submarine

French Navy Receives Nuclear-Powered Tourville Submarine, Offering Enhanced Endurance and Strike Reach

The Asia Live News Service - July 5, 2025
The nuclear-powered attack submarine Tourville was formally inducted into active service by the French Navy on July 4, 2025. The ceremony marked the culmination of nearly 14 years of design, engineering, testing, and strategic planning, and reaffirmed France’s commitment to...
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French Navy Joins Taiwan Strait Following US and Canada, Stirring China’s Concerns

The Asia Live News Service - October 29, 2024
France has sent the Prairial (F731), a Floréal-class frigate, through the Taiwan Strait, according to a report published on October 29, 2024. The French vessel’s transit follows recent voyages by both the United States and Canadian navies, reflecting a rising...