Thanks to strong relations with Australia and direct access to the port of Darwin, the supply ship restocks its supplies of material and fuel to replenish at sea the aircraft carrier and its escorts to ensure the operations at sea. These activities are part of the defence cooperation agreements, signed on June between France and Australia.
During its deployment, the CSG will conduct joint training sessions with its regional partners. This exercise aims to ensure maritime security of the three major straits of the Indonesian arc Malacca, Sunda and Lombok and to develop interoperability between these 8 countries bordering the Pacific Ocean. Admitted to active service on November 20, , the Jacques Chevallier set sail from Toulon on November 29 to join the escort of the French carrier strike group.
It is a major tactical advantage for the aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle , even if its nuclear propulsion allows it to operate at sea indefinitely, it needs to supply with food for the crew and fuel for its aircraft. Me too. France maintains a significant presence in the Indo-Pacificβ¦.. Les Griffiths.
Would have been a novel experience for the RAN. Being able to get up close with a supply ship that can actually leave port. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Facebook Linkedin Twitter. Friday, February 7, Sign in. Forgot your password?
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