France seeks not to be left behind and while in Spain there is talk of the supersubmarine with a Murcian weapon that astonishes the world, the French country has shown its new ‘high-tech jewel’.
According to reports Meta Defensethe Naval Group delivered the third nuclear attack submarine to the French Navy on November 18. It is a Suffren class submersible, the Tourville.
It took seven years to build it, but France once again has an important submarine. It is full of cutting-edge technology divided into its 99.5 meters and 5,300 tons.
“Beyond the features of the boat itself, The delivery of the Tourville marks the midpoint of one of the most notable French military programs of recent years, which allows France to fully maintain its rank among the main world technological powers,” details the aforementioned media.
He assures that the Tourville will begin sea trials by the French Navy and its entry into operation is scheduled for mid-2025. It is expected to enter service on April 4, 2024.
“Now we will have to wait 2 years and 2026 for the delivery of the De Grasse, the fourth class unit, which will enter service in 2027, while the last two ships, the Rubis and the Casabianca, will enter service respectively in 2029 and 2030 “, they have assured.
The delivery coincides with the development of the Spanish submarine that is being analyzed by other countries. A company based in Murcia reached an agreement with the Spanish Navy to equip the S80 series of submarines with very unique mines, multi-influence bottom mines.
