French navy

Sweden

Sweden downs suspected Russian drone near French aircraft carrier

The Swedish army immediately activated a jamming system and put an end to the incident. At no time was the aircraft carrier in any danger, according to the Swedish Navy.

27 February 2026

Tech News

Does Europe need more nuclear-powered submarines?

A defence expert weighs in on whether Europe needs more nuclear-powered submarines amid growing tensions with Russia.

9 December 2025

World News

French navy seizes almost 10 tonnes of cocaine off West Africa coast

The drugs were discovered on an unflagged fishing vessel in the Gulf of Guinea on Monday, a key transit route for drugs heading to Europe.

25 September 2025

Europe News

EU countries start work on next-generation warship

In the wake of increasingly complex security crises around the world, calls have been increasing for the EU to prioritise its military sovereignty.

8 November 2024

France

Journalists given rare access to French nuclear-powered sub

Built in the 1980s, the submarine is being phased out from the French navy in favour of newer models.

17 April 2024

Culture news

200 year-old French love letters opened for the first time

Once forgotten in the British military archives, the 200-year-old love letters finally saw the light of day, thanks to a Cambridge University professor.

7 November 2023