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Heading to the Indo-Pacific for nearly 600 military personnel
The Jeanne d'Arc 2026 group left Toulon on February 17 for a five-month mission. Nearly 800 military personnel are participating in this deployment to the Indo-Pacific.
The Jeanne d'Arc 2026 group left Toulon on February 17 for a five-month mission.
Laure Lavalette wants to prepare the maritime future of Toulon
RN candidate Laure Lavalette strengthens her list in Toulon. Emmanuel Le Lostec and Vice-Admiral Jacques Mallard join her.
If elected mayor of Toulon, Laure Lavalette will entrust Jacques Mallard with the mission of deputy for the sea.
Lieutenant Commander Landry de Gove takes command of the minehunter Lyre
Lieutenant Commander Landry de Gove took command of the minehunter Lyre in Toulon. He succeeds Commander Pierre-Henri Fichot.
On January 13, Rear Admiral Pierre-Yves Grente, organic deputy in Toulon to the admiral commanding the Force d’Action Navale, presented the...
Rear Admiral David Desfougères, head of the 4,450 sailors of the sky
Rear Admiral David Desfougères takes command of naval aviation in Hyères. He succeeds Vice Admiral Serge Bordarier.
Rear Admiral David Desfougères has taken command of the naval aviation force, becoming the new commanding officer of the sailors of the sky.
Alexandre Pagnoux, commander of the Flottille 35F
Lieutenant Commander Alexandre Pagnoux took command of the Flottille 35F at the Hyères naval air station, succeeding Lieutenant Commander...
Thomas Puga, new commanding officer of the Charles-de-Gaulle
Captain Thomas Puga is the new commanding officer of the aircraft carrier Charles-de-Gaulle. He takes over from Captain Georges-Antoine Florentin.
On July 3, Vice-Admiral Christophe Cluzel, commanding admiral of the Force d'action navale, formally recognized Captain Thomas...
The Grand Nord, a region facing very broad challenges
The PHA Mistral and frigate Surcouf are completing their five-month deployment. The Naval Academy mission ends in the High North.
From February 24 to mid-July, aboard the amphibious helicopter carrier (PHA) Mistral and the La Fayette-type frigate (FLF) Surcouf...
Protecting French interests around the world
The Jeanne d'Arc 2025 mission has officially begun for nearly 800 personnel. This major deployment takes place in the North Atlantic until July.
From February 24 to mid-July, aboard the PHA Mistral and FLF Surcouf, nearly 800 military personnel...
Dimitri Bertheau, commander of Crew A of the Beautemps-Beaupré
Dimitri Bertheau took command of Crew A of the Beautemps-Beaupré on July 26. He succeeds Commander Matthieu Teisseire.
On July 26, Rear Admiral Guillaume Arnoux, deputy for organic command in Brest to the commander of the Force d’action navale, formally recognized...
Damien Tocquer, commander of the offshore patrol vessel Commandant Bouan
Damien Tocquer takes command of the patrol vessel Commandant Bouan in Toulon. He succeeds Aude Bray.
In August, 10 units of the Force d'action navale based in Toulon and the Pacifique changed commanders.
Commander Laurent Falhun takes command of the SNA Tourville
Commander Laurent Falhun took command of the red crew of the SSN Tourville in Toulon. It is the third Suffren-class nuclear attack submarine.
On September 9, at Fort Saint-Louis in Toulon, Captain Matthieu Delafoy, commander of the Escadrille des sous-marins nucléaires d'attaque (ESNA)...
In 2021, VAE Lucas returns to international relations
Vice-Admiral Lucas has served 34 years in the French Navy. In 2021, he returned to international relations duties.
Having entered the École navale in 1988, VAE Lucas has served for 34 years in the Marine nationale.
Thibaut Verdenal at the helm of the Bâtiment-base de plongeurs démineurs Achéron
Thibaut Verdenal takes command of the diving support ship Achéron in Toulon. He succeeds Augustin Chové.
On July 12, Rear Admiral Éric Lavault, organic deputy for seabed control to the Admiral commanding the Force d’action navale, did...
Matthieu Poncelin de Raucourt, commander of Crew A of the Champlain
Matthieu Poncelin de Raucourt takes command of Champlain Crew A. He succeeds Lieutenant Commander Sylvain Nicollet.
On July 26, Général de brigade Jean-Marc Giraud, senior commander of the Forces armées dans la zone sud de l'océan Indien, formally recognized...
Christophe Gaume, commander of the BRF Jacques Chevallier
Christophe Gaume takes command of the BRF Jacques Chevallier. This strategic ship provides replenishment for the French fleet.
On July 17, Vice-Admiral Christophe Cluzel, Admiral commanding the Force d’action navale, formally recognized Captain (CV) Christophe Gaume.
Pierre-Henri Fichot, commander of the Chasseur de mines tripartite (CMT) Lyre
Lieutenant Commander Pierre-Henri Fichot took command of the minehunter Lyre. He succeeds Lieutenant Commander Maxime Brenez.
4 units of the Force d'action navale based in Toulon and the Indian Ocean have changed commanders.
Jean-Ythier Verly, commander of the air defense frigate (FDA) Chevalier Paul
Captain Jean-Ythier Verly takes command of the air defense frigate Chevalier Paul. He succeeds Captain Antony Branchereau after two years of operational deployments.
On July 24, Rear Admiral Éric Lavault, organic deputy for seabed warfare to the admiral commanding the Force d'action navale, presided over...
Pierre Suleau, a humanist spirit at the naval base
Captain Pierre Suleau is the new commander of the Toulon naval base. He took office on July 12.
On July 12, the Toulon naval base, Europe's leading military port, welcomed a new commander.