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Pictures:
FREMM Frigate Provence with French Navy and US Navy Aircraft
Carriers in the Gulf |
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The
French Navy (Marine Nationale) released pictures showing the brand new
Aquitaine
class FREMM Frigate Provence sailing alongside USS
Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and the Charles de Gaulle in the Persian
Gulf. Following a short port-of-call in Djibouti, the Provence
frigate integrated the Truman Carrier Strike Group (CSG) (Task Force
58) on December 23rd, and crossed the Ormuz strait to enter the Gulf
region on December 26th. |
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French Navy
FREMM Provence sailing alongside USS Harry S. Truman.
Picture: ©Marine Nationale |
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According
to the French Navy, the first integration of a FREMM in a US Navy CSG
in a crisis area has posed no technical difficulties and demonstrates
the remarkable interoperability of French and American navies. During this period, the NH90NFH Caïman helicopter from Flotilla (French Navy helicopter wing) 33F from the French frigate transfered liaison officers from and to the US aircraft carrier. |
French Navy
FREMM Provence sailing alongside Charles de Gaulle.
Picture: ©Marine Nationale |
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On
December 28th, the Provence frigate left the Truman CSG to integrate
the Charles de Gaulle CSG. As we reported a few days ago, another FREMM is currently on its way to the French Navy CSG: First ship of the class Aquitaine. |
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French Navy
FREMM Provence sailing alongside Charles de Gaulle.
Picture: ©Marine Nationale |
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According
to the French Navy, the Multi-Mission Frigate (FREMM) Frigates are a centerpiece
of the modernization of the Navy. They are a game changer in particular
with their high technology, versatility and flexibility. The first ship
of the class, Aquitaine, is based in Brest, Brittany
(Western France). To learn more: Link to FREMM Frigate (Aquitaine class) technical datasheet |
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French Navy
FREMM Provence sailing alongside Charles de Gaulle.
Picture: ©Marine Nationale |
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