Navy Mine Warfare is crucial for securing maritime approaches, ensuring the operational freedom of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), and supporting the deployment of naval action forces. Currently, the capabilities of the French Navy in the realm of mine warfare rely on the Mine Warfare Experimental Vessel (BEGM) Thétis and eight mine hunters.

The recent announcement regarding the relaunch of the tender for future diver support vessels highlights the ongoing commitment to enhancing mine warfare capabilities within the Navy.