The French Navy In The 21st Century

The French Navy is undertaking a significant reinforcement, both in modernising and in number, under the ''Projet de loi de programmation militaire 2003-2008'' ("Military programme law project 2003-2008") {Link without Title}
, which notably calls for

A Second Aircraft Carrier - conventionally propelled (the current '' Charles De Gaulle '' is nuclear), and built to a similar design as the British CVF Ships .

4 ''Horizon'' units; two are now under construction, the third one should be ordered in 2007

17 FREMM Multipurpose Frigates - 8 should be ordered between 2003 and 2008, the first commissioning being expected for 2008

6 nuclear attack submarines of the ''Barracuda'' class - 2 should be ordered between 2003 and 2008, the first commissioning being expected for 2012

The equipment will also be modernised, notably

New models of the successful Exocet missile

Aster and Sylver systems for anti-missile/anti-air defence

Cruise missiles (the naval or submarine ''SCALP EG'' )

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