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French
Navy Floreal-class Frigate in South China Sea with US Navy Stennis CSG |
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The
French Navy (Marine Nationale) Floreal-class Frigate Vendemiaire
joined the US Navy Stennis Carrier Strike Group (CSG) on April
30 2016. The French surveillance frigate joined USS John C. Stennis
(CVN 74) and his escort, consisting of three Arleigh
Burke-class Destroyers and a Ticonderoga-class
Cruiser. |
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The
surface combatants conducted a series of tactical exercise together
inlcuding: LINKEX (communication and data link exercise) Crossdeck (including French and US Navy sailors swapping between vessels) ADEX (air defence exercise with some of the Stennis' F-18 fighters) These exercises allow French Navy and US Navy crews to increase the interoperability of the vessels and enhance the mutual understanding of each other. |
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The surveillance
frigate Vendemiaire left her base of Noumea on March 17, 2016. She is
under the operational control of ALPACI (Commander of French Navy Pacific
Fleet) since April 1st. Her deployment in Asia Pacific is part of the
mission to ensure a French presence in the area. It allows to underline
the commitment of France to the freedom of navigation at sea and in the
air and to strengthen cooperation with neighboring countries through interactions
at sea or in port. |
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