France begins large-scale polaris 21 naval exercises 21 in the western part of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic coast of the country, which will last until December 3, reported in the Navy of the country, transfers Interfax.
According to information, almost half of all ships of the French navy will be involved in the exercises, including the aircraft carrier chapal group Charles de Gaulle (Charles de Gaulle), a large landing ship Tonnerre (Tunner ” ) Mistral class (“Mistral”), rocket frigates and nuclear submarines. Also in the teachings of Polaris 21 it is planned to participate in US warships, Spain, Greece, Italy and the United Kingdom.
It is noted that parts and units of the Air Force and Army will also take part in maneuvers. The total number of troops will be 6.5 thousand servicemen, including 4 thousand sailors.