Pictures: FREMM Frigate Provence with French Navy and US Navy Aircraft Carriers in the Gulf

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Pictures: FREMM Frigate Provence with French Navy and US Navy Aircraft Carriers in the Gulf
 
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) released pictures showing the brand new Aquitaine class FREMM Frigate Provence sailing alongside USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and the Charles de Gaulle in the Persian Gulf. Following a short port-of-call in Djibouti, the Provence frigate integrated the Truman Carrier Strike Group (CSG) (Task Force 58) on December 23rd, and crossed the Ormuz strait to enter the Gulf region on December 26th.
     
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) released pictures showing the brand new Aquitaine class FREMM Frigate Provence sailing alongside USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and the Charles de Gaulle in the Persian Gulf. Following a short port-of-call in Djibouti, the Provence frigate integrated the Truman Carrier Strike Group (CSG) (Task Force 58) on December 23rd, and crossed the Ormuz strait to enter the Gulf region on December 26th. French Navy FREMM Provence sailing alongside USS Harry S. Truman. Picture: ©Marine Nationale
     
According to the French Navy, the first integration of a FREMM in a US Navy CSG in a crisis area has posed no technical difficulties and demonstrates the remarkable interoperability of French and American navies.

During this period, the NH90NFH Caïman helicopter from Flotilla (French Navy helicopter wing) 33F from the French frigate transfered liaison officers from and to the US aircraft carrier.
     
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) released pictures showing the brand new Aquitaine class FREMM Frigate Provence sailing alongside USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and the Charles de Gaulle in the Persian Gulf. Following a short port-of-call in Djibouti, the Provence frigate integrated the Truman Carrier Strike Group (CSG) (Task Force 58) on December 23rd, and crossed the Ormuz strait to enter the Gulf region on December 26th. French Navy FREMM Provence sailing alongside Charles de Gaulle. Picture: ©Marine Nationale
     
On December 28th, the Provence frigate left the Truman CSG to integrate the Charles de Gaulle CSG.

As we reported a few days ago, another FREMM is currently on its way to the French Navy CSG: First ship of the class Aquitaine.
     
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) released pictures showing the brand new Aquitaine class FREMM Frigate Provence sailing alongside USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and the Charles de Gaulle in the Persian Gulf. Following a short port-of-call in Djibouti, the Provence frigate integrated the Truman Carrier Strike Group (CSG) (Task Force 58) on December 23rd, and crossed the Ormuz strait to enter the Gulf region on December 26th. French Navy FREMM Provence sailing alongside Charles de Gaulle. Picture: ©Marine Nationale
     
According to the French Navy, the Multi-Mission Frigate (FREMM) Frigates are a centerpiece of the modernization of the Navy. They are a game changer in particular with their high technology, versatility and flexibility. The first ship of the class, Aquitaine, is based in Brest, Brittany (Western France).

To learn more: Link to FREMM Frigate (Aquitaine class) technical datasheet
     
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) released pictures showing the brand new Aquitaine class FREMM Frigate Provence sailing alongside USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and the Charles de Gaulle in the Persian Gulf. Following a short port-of-call in Djibouti, the Provence frigate integrated the Truman Carrier Strike Group (CSG) (Task Force 58) on December 23rd, and crossed the Ormuz strait to enter the Gulf region on December 26th. French Navy FREMM Provence sailing alongside Charles de Gaulle. Picture: ©Marine Nationale