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France Launches Major Naval Exercise with 3,000 Troops

5/12/2025

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France kicked off the 2025 Polaris naval exercise on Monday, mobilizing over 3,000 troops and 20 naval vessels. Set to run until June 15, this dynamic drill features amphibious operations and hybrid threat scenarios, all aimed at bolstering combat readiness and strengthening ties with NATO allies to safeguard naval bases and execute multi-domain operations in the Atlantic.

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France kicked off the 2025 Polaris naval exercise on Monday, mobilizing over 3,000 troops and 20 naval vessels. Set to run until June 15, this dynamic drill features amphibious operations and hybrid threat scenarios, all aimed at bolstering combat readiness and strengthening ties with NATO allies to safeguard naval bases and execute multi-domain operations in the Atlantic.