The Gendarmerie Maritime operates under the authority of the Chief of Staff of the National Navy and is responsible for the administrative and judicial policing of establishments related to the Navy. This includes ensuring maritime and port security, protecting passenger vessels, and combating crime such as trafficking and piracy. The recent order of 24 new coastal patrol boats highlights the commitment to enhancing maritime security capabilities. These vessels are designed...

Navy Cooperative Surveillance involves networking ships and aircraft within a flotilla to share tactical data and enhance the military effectiveness it can achieve. One might assume that, given their unique constraints, submarines are not ideally suited for this type of operation. A coordinated strike involving an Atlantique 2 aircraft and a nuclear attack submarine successfully launched Exocet anti-ship missiles.