French, U.S. Naval Aviators Learn to Work Together Ahead of Middle East Deployment
NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, Va. — Since carrier flight skills atrophy over time, French naval aviators are spending two months training with…
French Rafale Fighters to Deploy on Carrier USS George H.W. Bush This Spring
ARLINGTON, Va. – France is sending 350 sailors and naval aviators to deploy with a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier this…
France Sending Carrier Charles de Gaulle Back to ISIS Fight Later This Year
The French carrier Charles de Gaulle (R91) will re-deploy later this year to continue strikes against ISIS in Iraq and…
French Fighters Launch from Carrier Charles de Gaulle Against ISIS Targets in Iraq
The French Navy launched strike fighters to against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria targets in Iraq from its nuclear…
Marine Harriers Strike ISIS Targets; French Carrier Leaves for Middle East
Naval forces resumed air strikes against the Islamic State this week after a one-month pause in participation in Operation Inherent…
Hollande: French Carrier Charles de Gaulle Leaves for Middle East on Thursday
This post has been updated with a revised schedule for deployment of French carrier Charles de Gaulle. France is sending…
France to Sell Mistral Amphibs to Egypt
The French government is planning to sell two Mistral-class amphibious warships — built for Russia — to Egypt, according to…
Hollande: France Will Have ‘No Difficulty’ Finding Mistral Buyers
French president François Hollande told reports on Thursday France will have little trouble finding new buyers for two Mistral-class amphibious…
French Carrier Charles de Gaulle Bound for India After Two Months of Strikes Against ISIS
French carrier Charles de Gaulle (R91) has left the Persian Gulf after about two months of strike operations against Islamic…
Russia Could Sue France Within Six Months Over Mistral Deal
The Russian defense minister said legal action could against France over the stalled delivery of two Mistral-class amphibious warships within…