The French Navy (French: Marine nationale, pronounced [maʁin nɑsjɔnal], lit. 'National Navy'), informally La Royale (French pronunciation: [la ʁwajal], lit. 'The Royal [One]'), is the maritime arm of the French Armed Forces and one of the four military service branches of France.

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 (Submarine force).

1 day ago · The French Navy has built the availability of its ‘first rank’ destroyer and frigate force up to 80% according to navy Chief Admiral Vaujour

The history of the French Navy can be divided into the following eras: The creation of the first actual State Navy, under Louis XIII, thanks to the politics of Richelieu. This navy was largely ruined by the troubles of the Fronde. A rebuilt and brilliant era under Louis XIV, largely thanks to Jean-Baptiste Colbert.

Nov 18, 2024 · The French Navy (Marine Nationale) shared some details regarding the upcoming “Clemenceau 25” deployment of the French carrier strike group (CSG) in the Indo-Pacific …

Nov 11, 2024 · French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R91) will deploy to the Indo-Pacific by the end of the year with the deployment named Mission Clemenceau 25. The French CSG will carry out operational missions around the Red Sea before moving on to the Indo-Pacific where it will carry out three major exercises with allies.

Nov 7, 2024 · French aircraft carrier FS Charles De Gaulle (R91) is preparing to deploy, according to a French Navy release. Meanwhile the Italian Navy Cavour Carrier Strike Group has wrapped up a five-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific, arriving home in Taranto on Oct. 30.

Jan 8, 2025 · Every October, budget for the French Armed Forces is updated and voted depending on the needs, the international context and the national budget situation. However, following a vote of no-confidence for the preceding government, there is now a lot of uncertainty regarding what the French military (and its navy) may expect for 2025 and beyond.

Oct 11, 2024 · The French Navy’s remarkable-looking new frigate, the Amiral Ronarc’h, is quickly winning plaudits on account of its rakish good looks. But the warship — the first of a new class of so-called defense and intervention frigates — is not just noteworthy on account of its striking visual appearance.

1 day ago · French Navy Atlantique 2 at the Royal International Tattoo, RAF Fairford, in 2012. (Image credit: Tim Felce, via Wikimedia Commons) Based on the Airbus A321XLR civilian passenger aircraft, which ...