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Marne is a Durance-class command and replenishment tanker of the French Navy. In addition to its primary duty as a fleet tanker, Marne is configured as a flagship and has served as such in the Indian Ocean.

French Navy Horizon-class air defense ship coming into Toulon. Sept 17, 2026 

Marne is a Durance-class command and replenishment tanker of the French Navy. In addition to its primary duty as a fleet tanker, Marne is configured as a flagship and has served as such in the Indian Ocean.

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Sweden and France Sign Contract for Four Frigates

BySeaWaves Magazine –  Aug 31, 2026 From 24 to 27 August 2026, the four French Navy vessels based in Noumea conducted the Cagou exercise in the New Caledonian lagoon and offshore. The surveillance frigate (FS) Vendemiaire, the overseas support and assistance vessel (BSAOM) D’Entrecasteaux, the overseas patrol boats (POM) Auguste Bénébig and Jean Tranape maneuvered together, in a configuration unprecedented sinceContinue reading “Sweden and France Sign Contract for Four Frigates”

FS Charles de Gaulle returned to Toulon yesterday after a 5 month deployment