On July 2, 2026, the Ministry of Armed Forces will hold a press briefing at 11:00 a.m. in Balard to discuss the Navy’s combat readiness, drawing on lessons from the FREMM‑DA Alsace frigate’s mission in the Red Sea. Brigadier General Pierre Winckel will outline current ministry priorities, while the frigate’s captain will give a thematic briefing via videoconference. Jérôme Henry, head of naval training, will recount the unit’s January‑April 2024 deployment in the Red Sea and detail adjustments to counter drone and ballistic missile threats, and measures to prepare sailors for combat stress. Colonel Guillaume Vernet, spokesperson for the General Staff, will provide an operational status update on French military operations. Media may attend in person or by audio‑conference; registration must be submitted before 5 p.m. on July 1.
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