Naval Action Force
| Naval Action Force Force d'action navale | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1992 - present |
| Country | France |
| Branch | French Navy |
| Type | Surface warship force |
| Garrison/HQ | Toulon |
The Force d'action navale (FAN, Naval Action Force) is the 10,500-man and nearly 100-ship force of surface warships of the French Navy. As of August 2023, it is commanded by Admiral Nicolas Vaujour.
The ships are divided into seven categories:
- The aeronaval group, which has the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle at its core
- The amphibious group, directed by "Projection and Command vessels" (currently ships of the Mistral class)
- Frigates, which act either as protection for the strategic groups, or alone in monitoring, survey, presence, rescue or deterrence missions
- Minesweepers
- "Sovereignty" ships, which are deployed overseas and act as presence and prevention forces
- Support vessels
- Public service ships, hydrographic and oceanographic vessels