Security & Defence
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La Londe-les-Maures: A Coastline Under Close Watch
The mayor of La Londe-les-Maures presented the summer security report. Multiple emergency and police forces were deployed across the municipality.
Mayor François de Canson reviews the summer security measures, praising the excellent coordination of all forces.
Lieutenant-Colonel Jordane Boursereau meets local elected officials
Lieutenant-colonel Jordane Boursereau is the new commander of the Hyères gendarmerie. He is meeting local elected officials to enhance regional security.
The new commander of the Hyères gendarmerie company, Jordane Boursereau, has started a tour to meet the elected officials of his district.
Captain Alain Gaborit takes command
Captain Alain Gaborit took command of the frigate Languedoc on July 28. He succeeds Captain Loïc Boyer as head of Crew A.
Captain Alain Gaborit takes command of the frigate Languedoc, succeeding Captain Loïc Boyer.
225 days of absence from the home port
Lieutenant Commander Alexandra Adams assumed command of the BSAM Loire in Toulon. She succeeds Lieutenant Damien Casini after his two-year tenure.
Lieutenant Commander Alexandra Adams took command of the BSAM Loire, succeeding Lieutenant Damien Casini.
Laurent Hermann, maritime prefect: "The Mediterranean, a concentration of global issues"
Maritime prefect Laurent Hermann presented his roadmap for the Mediterranean. Focus is placed on firmness, cooperation, and base modernization.
Maritime prefect Laurent Hermann detailed his roadmap for the Mediterranean: firmness, cooperation and modernization of the naval base.
A successful first deployment for the supply ship Jacques Stosskopf
The BRF Jacques Stosskopf completed its inaugural five-month deployment at sea. Captain Sébastien Poulain took command of the ship on July 22 in Toulon.
CV Sébastien Poulain takes command of the Jacques Stosskopf after the success of its inaugural five-month deployment.
A new commander at the helm of the mine clearance divers base ship Pluton
A change of command ceremony took place on July 16 at the Toulon naval base. Master Chief Petty Officer Laurent Fournier replaced Lieutenant Commander Pierre Moucheboeuf on BBPD Pluton.
Master Chief Petty Officer Laurent Fournier succeeds Lieutenant Commander Pierre Moucheboeuf at the helm of the BBPD Pluton.
Françoise Dumont commissioned by the government
Françoise Dumont has been tasked by the Prime Minister to tackle forest fires. She will propose new measures for civil security legislation.
Françoise Dumont has been commissioned by the Prime Minister to propose measures to fight forest fires.
CCFF equips itself with a drone, a first in Var
The CCFF of Le Pradet has acquired a forest surveillance drone. It is the first committee in Var to use such equipment.
The Comité Communal des Feux de Forêt has presented its new surveillance drone, a pioneering tool in the department.
Patrick Chaumeil at the helm of the frigate Aconit
Commander Patrick Chaumeil has taken command of the frigate Aconit. He succeeds Captain François Garreau.
Frigate captain Patrick Chaumeil has taken command of the frigate Aconit, succeeding captain François Garreau.
Captain Olivier Brossollet Takes Command of the Dixmude
Captain Olivier Brossollet took command of the helicopter carrier Dixmude on July 16 in Toulon. He succeeds Captain Jocelyn Delrieu.
Captain Olivier Brossollet has taken command of the amphibious helicopter carrier Dixmude, succeeding Captain Jocelyn Delrieu.
Excellence and rigor at the service of the Nation
A graduation ceremony for the École du Personnel du Pont d'Envol took place on July 17 in La Londe-les-Maures. Young sailors are joining the Marine nationale.
A new graduating class of the École du Personnel du Pont d’Envol was celebrated in La Londe-les-Maures on July 17.
Vincent Dejoie commander of the mine clearance diver vessel Achéron
Vincent Dejoie took command of the ship Achéron on July 16 in Toulon. He succeeds Lieutenant Maxime Vignol.
Sub-lieutenant Vincent Dejoie took command of the mine clearance diver support vessel Achéron in Toulon.
Gauthier Guillaumat takes command of the PHA Mistral
Captain Gauthier Guillaumat took command of the amphibious assault ship Mistral in Toulon. He succeeds Quentin Vieux-Rochas.
Captain Gauthier Guillaumat has taken command of the amphibious helicopter carrier Mistral, succeeding Quentin Vieux-Rochas.
In Fontainebleau, the exceptional commitment of firefighters
Eight firefighters from Var were deployed to Seine-et-Marne to protect the Fontainebleau forest. Mayor François Arizzi praised their dedication.
Eight firefighters from Bormes-les-Mimosas and Le Lavandou were deployed to Seine-et-Marne, a commitment praised by François Arizzi.
The winning summer cocktail
La Londe-les-Maures reinforces its security forces for the summer season. The town combines nature preservation with increased police presence.
La Londe-les-Maures combines natural preservation and strict security to guarantee its quality of life.
Great success for the road safety prevention operation at Avenue 83
L’Avenue 83 hosted a road safety event on July 17 and 18. Visitors took part in interactive workshops.
Avenue 83 hosted a major road safety awareness campaign during the peak summer holiday travel period.
The PHA Tonnerre transformed into a drone arena!
On July 7, the PHA Tonnerre hosted unique drone races. Military and civilian pilots competed on the flight deck.
On July 7, the PHA Tonnerre hosted drone races pitting civil and military pilots against each other.