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Elite divers and robots tackle the wreck of La Lune
An archaeological mission explored the 17th-century wreck of La Lune off Toulon. Navy divers and robots operated together at a depth of 90 meters.
Drassm and the Marine nationale conducted a human and robotic exploration of the wreck of the royal vessel La Lune.
The PHA Tonnerre transformed into a drone arena!
On July 7, the PHA Tonnerre hosted unique drone races. Military and civilian pilots competed on the flight deck.
On July 7, the PHA Tonnerre hosted drone races pitting civil and military pilots against each other.
26 new clearance divers graduate
26 clearance diver students graduated on July 17. The ceremony took place in Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer.
After ten months of training, 26 student clearance divers graduated at the École de plongée de Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer on July 17.
Thomas Chaboud at the Helm of the BRF Jacques Chevallier
Commander Thomas Chaboud took command of the supply ship Jacques Chevallier in Toulon. He succeeds Captain Christophe Gaume.
Frigate Captain Thomas Chaboud has taken command of the force replenishment vessel Jacques Chevallier in Toulon.
Var maritime units honored on the Champs-Élysées
Several French Navy units based in Var paraded in Paris on July 14. The event celebrated the 400th anniversary of the French Navy.
Several Marine nationale units based in Toulon, Hyères, and Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer paraded in Paris for July 14.
Thibault Lavernhe Takes Command of the Chevalier Paul
Captain Thibault Lavernhe took command of the frigate Chevalier Paul. He succeeds Jean-Ythier Verly after two years of intense operations.
Captain Thibault Lavernhe has taken command of the air defense frigate Chevalier Paul, succeeding Captain Jean-Ythier Verly.
Admiral Christophe Cluzel at the helm of the Staff
Admiral Christophe Cluzel is the new Chief of Staff of the French Navy. He succeeded Admiral Nicolas Vaujour during a ceremony in Toulon.
Admiral Christophe Cluzel is the new Chief of Staff of the Marine, succeeding Admiral Nicolas Vaujour during a ceremony in Toulon.
The sea fuels our regional development
An Insee study presented in Toulon confirms the leading role of region Sud in the maritime economy. The sector accounts for over 102,000 direct jobs in the territory.
An INSEE study confirms the leading position of the Région Sud in the maritime economy, with over 100,000 jobs.
80 school children immersed in the maritime economy
On June 25, 80 students in Toulon took part in the "Rade Bleue" educational event. They learned about maritime jobs and marine ecosystem protection.
The "Rade Bleue" operation plunged 80 students from Toulon into the heart of maritime and port issues.
A symbol of continuity and commitment
On July 2, Captain Augustin-Marie Aubret took command of the BAN d'Hyères. He succeeds Captain Paul Zanassi following an official ceremony.
On July 2, Captain Augustin-Marie Aubret succeeded Paul Zanassi as commander of the BAN d’Hyères.
The École du Personnel de Pont d'Envol Celebrated Its 30th Anniversary
Hyères Naval Air Base celebrated the 30th anniversary of the École du Personnel de Pont d'Envol on June 26. This school trains specialists working on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier.
The Base d'aéronautique navale d'Hyères celebrated the 30th anniversary of its École du Personnel de Pont d'Envol on June 26.
Le capitaine de vaisseau Maignan at the head of the frégate Provence
Captain François Maignan took command of the frigate Provence. He succeeds Pascal Forissier after three years of intense missions.
François Maignan took command of the frégate Provence, succeeding capitaine de vaisseau Pascal Forissier after three years.
La Farlède: youth at the heart of the 400th anniversary celebrations
On June 20, La Farlède celebrated the 400th anniversary of the Navy. The ceremony highlighted the youth of the Naval Military Preparation.
La Farlède honored the young recruits of the Préparation Militaire Marine during the 400th anniversary of the Marine nationale.
Stéphane Rambaud: "An imperative of sovereignty in an unstable context"
The i-Naval 2026 event took place in Toulon. It gathered key players from French naval defense.
The i-Naval 2026 event highlighted the crucial role of innovation in guaranteeing France's strategic independence.
The future aircraft carrier, an economic “Big Pang” for the territory
ADETO gathered economic leaders in La Seyne-sur-Mer. Toulon prepares for the arrival of the new aircraft carrier by 2035.
ADETO brought together economic players from Var to prepare for the arrival of the future aircraft carrier in Toulon.
Unprecedented mobilization for Operation Clean Bay
From June 1 to 7, the French Navy led a cleanup of the Toulon roadstead. Civilians and military personnel joined forces.
From June 1 to 7, the Marine nationale led the 17th cleaning campaign of the Toulon bay and its surroundings.
Christophe Gruel (Promocash): "Professionals are predicting a great summer season"
Promocash La Farlède gathered 500 professionals for its Pro Day. The event highlights optimistic forecasts for the summer season in Var.
The manager of Promocash La Farlède is optimistic about the tourism season in Var after a record-breaking customer event.
François de Canson: 'There is no sovereignty without industry, nor without innovation'
On June 11 in Toulon, François de Canson promoted industrial and technological sovereignty at i-Naval. He aims to make the Sud Region an excellence hub for defense.
At i-Naval, François de Canson reaffirmed his desire to make Var a center of excellence in defense technologies.