Security & Defence
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A partnership to strengthen the Armed Forces-Nation link
The Navy and the Costebelle high school in Hyères signed an agreement on September 24 in Toulon. This partnership trains BTS CIEL students in cybersecurity.
The Navy and the Costebelle high school in Hyères signed an agreement to introduce youth to cybersecurity.
A Helicopter Carrier Engaged in the CORYMBE 26 Mission
A French Navy helicopter carrier left Toulon on September 23. It is deployed for the CORYMBE 26 mission in the Golfe de Guinée.
An amphibious helicopter carrier left Toulon on September 23 for the CORYMBE 26 mission in the Gulf of Guinea.
A dense operational record for the frigate Lorraine
Captain Édouard Carrard took command of the frigate Lorraine in Toulon. He succeeds Laurent Toncelli after an intense operational period.
CV Édouard Carrard took command of the frigate Lorraine, succeeding CV Laurent Toncelli after an intense mandate.
French artillery prepares for high-intensity combat
The TOLL 26 military exercise gathers 700 soldiers near Brignoles. The 19ème Brigade d’artillerie trains for high-intensity combat.
The 19ème Brigade d’artillerie mobilises 700 soldiers near Brignoles for exercise TOLL 26, simulating high-intensity conflict.
François de Canson: 'The mobilization of everyone is effective'!
Crime rates fell by 21% in La Londe-les-Maures in 2025. Mayor François de Canson presented the annual security assessment.
Crime in La Londe-les-Maures saw a significant drop across all indicators in 2025, the security council revealed.
Véronique Bernardini: "Safety is an absolute priority"
The mayor of Hyères has unveiled a plan to boost local security. She requested national reinforcements and reorganized municipal forces.
The mayor of Hyères details her action plan for safety, combining enforcement, prevention, and an appeal to the State.
Vice-admiral d'escadre de Chargères at the head of the FAN
Vice-Admiral Stanislas de Chargères took command of the Naval Action Force on September 1st in Toulon. He succeeds Admiral Christophe Cluzel.
Vice-admiral d'escadre Stanislas de Chargères took command of the Force d’Action Navale, succeeding Admiral Christophe Cluzel.
Florian Edus at the helm of the frigate Guépratte
Florian Edus took command of the frigate Guépratte on September 7 in Toulon. He succeeds Raphaël Villermet after an intense operational period.
Capitaine de vaisseau Florian Edus took command of the La Fayette-type frigate Guépratte in Toulon.
La Londe-les-Maures: A Coastline Under Close Watch
The mayor of La Londe-les-Maures presented the summer security report. Multiple emergency and police forces were deployed across the municipality.
Mayor François de Canson reviews the summer security measures, praising the excellent coordination of all forces.
Lieutenant-Colonel Jordane Boursereau meets local elected officials
Lieutenant-colonel Jordane Boursereau is the new commander of the Hyères gendarmerie. He is meeting local elected officials to enhance regional security.
The new commander of the Hyères gendarmerie company, Jordane Boursereau, has started a tour to meet the elected officials of his district.
Captain Alain Gaborit takes command
Captain Alain Gaborit took command of the frigate Languedoc on July 28. He succeeds Captain Loïc Boyer as head of Crew A.
Captain Alain Gaborit takes command of the frigate Languedoc, succeeding Captain Loïc Boyer.
225 days of absence from the home port
Lieutenant Commander Alexandra Adams assumed command of the BSAM Loire in Toulon. She succeeds Lieutenant Damien Casini after his two-year tenure.
Lieutenant Commander Alexandra Adams took command of the BSAM Loire, succeeding Lieutenant Damien Casini.
Laurent Hermann, maritime prefect: "The Mediterranean, a concentration of global issues"
Maritime prefect Laurent Hermann presented his roadmap for the Mediterranean. Focus is placed on firmness, cooperation, and base modernization.
Maritime prefect Laurent Hermann detailed his roadmap for the Mediterranean: firmness, cooperation and modernization of the naval base.
A successful first deployment for the supply ship Jacques Stosskopf
The BRF Jacques Stosskopf completed its inaugural five-month deployment at sea. Captain Sébastien Poulain took command of the ship on July 22 in Toulon.
CV Sébastien Poulain takes command of the Jacques Stosskopf after the success of its inaugural five-month deployment.
A new commander at the helm of the mine clearance divers base ship Pluton
A change of command ceremony took place on July 16 at the Toulon naval base. Master Chief Petty Officer Laurent Fournier replaced Lieutenant Commander Pierre Moucheboeuf on BBPD Pluton.
Master Chief Petty Officer Laurent Fournier succeeds Lieutenant Commander Pierre Moucheboeuf at the helm of the BBPD Pluton.
Françoise Dumont commissioned by the government
Françoise Dumont has been tasked by the Prime Minister to tackle forest fires. She will propose new measures for civil security legislation.
Françoise Dumont has been commissioned by the Prime Minister to propose measures to fight forest fires.
CCFF equips itself with a drone, a first in Var
The CCFF of Le Pradet has acquired a forest surveillance drone. It is the first committee in Var to use such equipment.
The Comité Communal des Feux de Forêt has presented its new surveillance drone, a pioneering tool in the department.
Patrick Chaumeil at the helm of the frigate Aconit
Commander Patrick Chaumeil has taken command of the frigate Aconit. He succeeds Captain François Garreau.
Frigate captain Patrick Chaumeil has taken command of the frigate Aconit, succeeding captain François Garreau.