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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

French Navy's "Forbin" & "HMS Diamond" Air Warfare Destroyers conduct joint training

HMS Diamond and FS ForbinThe Marine Nationale's Forbin Air Defence Destroyer (Horizon class) met her Royal Navy counterpart HMS Diamond (Type 45) in the Mediterranean at the end of June. Off the coast of Spain, the two Destroyers carried out various operational maneuver.

The two vessels first simulated fire engagements in the field of anti-surface warfare with the support of Lynx helicopters of both nations.

Then together, they jointly trained to repel air attacks by Rafale and Super Etendard fighters from the French carrier battle group.

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