DCNS begins sea trials of FREMM multimission frigate Normandie, second Aquitaine class ship

FREMM frigate Normandie, the second of the Aquitaine class for the French Navy, put to sea for the first time on 25 October.

This milestone marks the beginning of the ship’s sea trials, which will take place off Brittany and are expected to last several weeks.

The main aim of these preliminary trials is to test the performance of the ship’s propulsion and navigation systems.

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