French Mission Jeanne D’Arc 2026 Begins Indo-Pacific Deployment

French Navy (Marine Nationale) Mistral-class LHD Dixmude and La Fayette-class frigate Aconit set sails on 17 February 2026 for the Indo-Pacific and will transit via the Red Sea as part of the “JEANNE D’ARC 2026” mission. Nearly 800 personnel are taking part in the deployment, including 162 officer cadets. This annual operational deployment—conducted in areas ... The post French Mission Jeanne D’Arc 2026 Begins Indo-Pacific Deployment appeared first on Naval News.