French Navy to Set Sail for Round-The-World Deployment
French Navy amphibious warship FS Dixmude (L9015) and frigate FS La Fayette (F710) will depart on Feb. 8 for the…
Iranian Navy Flotilla Heading to Rio de Janeiro
A two-ship Iranian surface group is set to arrive today for a port visit in Rio de Janeiro as part…
Iranian Navy Sending Ships to Panama Canal, Says Commander
The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy is sending ships to the Panama Canal, according to an article published in state-run…
Top Stories 2022: International Acquisition
This post is part of a series looking back at the top naval stories from 2022. U.S. allies and competitors both…
UPDATED: Two Sailors Evacuated After Hours-long Fire Breaks Out Peruvian Warship
This story has been updated to include a statement from the Peruvian Navy. At least two people were injured in…
Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Miguel Keith Operating in South China Sea
Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) is on a Manila port visit in Manila after operating in the South China…
French Carrier Charles de Gaulle Leaves for 2022 Deployment with U.S. Destroyer
The French Navy’s Charles de Gaulle Carrier Strike Group left today for its Clemenceau 22 deployment, which will last until…
French Fleet Beginning to Recover From Budget Turmoil, Says Navy Chief
This post has been updated to correct the planned tonnage of France’s new carrier. The carrier is planned to be…
French Defense Minister: France Stepping Up Security Spending, Expanding Operations Abroad
France’s message to Europe on how to deter aggressive behavior from great powers and counter terrorists requires investment in security…
Interview: French Asia Pacific Commander Rear Adm. Jean-Mathieu Rey
KUALA LUMPUR – Far from France, Rear Adm. Jean-Mathieu Rey, Joint Commander French Armed Forces in the Asia-Pacific (ALPACI), is…