On the occasion of the visit and stopover of the Tonnerre helicopter carrier and the Guépratte frigate of the French National Navy in Buenos Aires, The Argentine Navy has been making the final preparations to participate with its means and personnel in combined exercises.. Although still subject to changes, it is expected that these will take place during the first days of the month of May, after the stay of the French ships in the port of Buenos Aires ends.
As it was advanced to the Military Zone on April 25, on the occasion of the visit and tour of the helicopter carrier Tonnerrewas the commander of the ship and of the “Jeanne d’Arc 2024” mission, Captain Adrien Schaarwho announced the carrying out of various activities with the Argentine Navy during the next few days.
More precisely, as part of one of the pillars of the “Jeanne d’Arc 2024” mission, based on cooperation with other regional military and naval forces, Captain Schaar indicated that it is expected to carry out replenishment activities on the high seas, as well as flight deck operations involving French naval helicopters and Argentine ships, and vice versa.
On the part of the Argentine Navy, based on sources consulted by Zona Militar, it was learned that the Sea Fleet is preparing two of its means to participate in the activities. Although no further details were provided, this would be a MEKO 360 destroyer, as well as one of the new ocean patrol vessels acquired from France. However, until the ships have set sail, this schedule may vary in its composition. Also in this aspect, it is presumed that some means, subject to availability, of the Naval Aviation Command may participate in the exercises, as is the case of one of the AS-555 Fennec helicopters, which is having intense activity registering training. with ships of the Sea Fleet in recent weeks.
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