According to information published by the French Ministry of Armed Forces on July 4, 2025, the French Navy has officially inducted the Suffren-class or Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Tourville into active service. This marks the third unit of the Barracuda-class submarines, also known as the Suffren-class, to enter service. The submarine joins the previously commissioned Suffren and Duguay-Trouin as part of a strategic effort to modernize and expand France’s undersea warfare capabilities through a fleet of six advanced nuclear-powered attack submarines. Read full Naval News at this link ...
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| French Navy's Tourville Suffren-class attack submarine pictured during sea trials before commissioning. (Picture source: French MoD) |
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