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French Naval Power getting ready for NEPTUNE STRIKE [1]

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Date: 2024-04 

Unlike any other naval asset, a submarine on its silent missions is able to carry out clandestine surveillance and reconnaissance tasks including the hidden transport of special forces, and to protect other larger subs and surface units such as the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.

“With that flexibility we are capable of responding to all demands made of us when a situation evolves”, said Commander Manuel Bienvenu, the sub’s commanding officer.

The RUBIS class submarines will be replaced in the next couple of years by the new generation SUFFREN class attack submarines, which make the French fleet more efficient for future tasks.

Very soon NATO’s annual multi-domain activity NEPTUNE STRIKE will kick-off to demonstrate the Alliance’s ability to integrate joint high-end maritime strike capabilities of Allied aircraft carrier and expeditionary strike groups to support the defense of the Alliance in its 75th year.



For the duration of NEPTUNE STRIKE- and for the first time ever, the French Navy will transfer the authority for the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and affiliated units like a RUBIS class sub under direct NATO command.

Within NEPTUNE STRIKE, the French RUBIS class submarine will play a significant role by conducting sub-sea surveillance and reconnaissance in the Mediterranean Sea in support of all involved sea and air units.





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