The Ghana Armed Forces, on October 1, 2025, announced that the French Navy’s landing helicopter dock Tonnerre (L9014) docked at Tema to launch a four-day bilateral exercise with the Ghana Navy focused on interoperability and maritime security. The port call aligns with France’s long-running Corymbe presence in the Gulf of Guinea, while Paris confirmed Tonnerre’s program includes counter-drone and asymmetric-threat training, live-fire shoots, and surveillance flights under the SIREN course for regional officers. The arrival follows a Marine Nationale statement that 37 trainees are embarked to reinforce cooperation within the Yaoundé Architecture framework for maritime security. Together, the agenda underscores a practical mix of deck operations, small-boat defense, and command-and-control drills ashore and at sea. Read more...
