Naval Warfare
French Navy champions maritime security in Pacific
As the only European nation with a permanent naval presence in Asia-Pacific, the French Navy takes maritime security in the region seriously.
FS Vendemiaire, a 2,950t light patrol frigate of the French Navy, arrived in Hong Kong for a five-day port call on 26 February. When questioned about France ...
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