The French Navy (French: Marine nationale, pronounced [maʁin nɑsjɔnal], lit. ' National Navy '), informally La Royale (French pronunciation: [la ʁwajal], lit. ' The Royal [One] '), is the maritime arm of the French Armed Forces and one of the four military service branches of France.

This is a list of active French Navy ships. [1] [2] [3] The French Navy consists of nearly 100 vessels of the Force d'action navale (Naval action force) [4] and the 9 submarines of the Forces sous-marines (Submarine force).

Although the history of the French Navy goes back to the Middle Ages, its history can be said to effectively begin with Richelieu under Louis XIII. Since the establishment of her present territory, France had to face three major challenges on the naval level:

5 days ago · The French Navy (Marine Nationale) has built the availability of its ‘first rank’ destroyer and frigate force up to 80 percent, according to navy Chief of Staff Admiral Nicolas Vaujour.

Jan 8, 2025 · The French Navy will have to extend a bit the life of its old Tripatite-class MCMVs. Last year a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed for the development and construction of future MCMVs with Belgium and the Netherlands. The French ships could rely on the experience provided by the rMCM program. In the mean time, the flotilla will take ...

Oct 11, 2024 · The French Navy’s remarkable-looking new frigate, the Amiral Ronarc’h, is quickly winning plaudits on account of its rakish good looks. But the warship — the first of a new class of so-called defense and intervention frigates — is not just noteworthy on account of its striking visual appearance.

Apr 13, 2024 · The French Navy (Marine Nationale) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is about to take to the sea for a six-week-long deployment named "Akila".

Jan 19, 2025 · Two French Navy’s (Marine Nationale) Breguet Atlantique 2 (ATL2) Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) arrived in Indonesia on Jan. 11, 2025, along with an A400M of the French Air and Space Force ...

Jul 14, 2024 · The French Navy, an integral component of the French Armed Forces, boasts a rich and complex history that reflects the nation’s naval ambitions and geopolitical strategies. From its origins to contemporary developments, the narrative of French Navy history is one of evolution and resilience.

Jan 8, 2025 · In 2025, the French defense budget is set to rise to €50.5 billion, marking a 3% increase from 2024 and continuing an upward trend since 2017. This budget underscores France's commitment to enhancing its military capabilities, with significant allocations directed toward the Navy's modernization and expansion.