French navy
Britishnoun
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For example, the French navy uses the VSR700 drone derived from the small Cabri G2 helicopter for surveillance and reconnaissance.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
The French navy on Thursday boarded an oil tanker in the Mediterranean suspected of belonging to Russia's shadow fleet.
From Barron's ● Jan. 25, 2026
The French navy was able to board the vessel using intelligence provided by the U.K.,
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
French money and the French navy were crucial to the American victory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2025
He was Count Mallevant, he told them—once of the French navy.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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