The French Navy - an allied navy?: an interview with the Chief of Staff of the French Navy, Admiral Jean-Luc Delaunay

Article Abstract:

France's global and historic interests, economic zones and sealines require an active naval presence. Admiral Jean-Luc Delaunay's biography includes considerable international experience, a vital factor in cooperative international ventures.

Interview

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"We move towards a profit-oriented culture maintainings our tradition of technical excellence."(French Navy-DCN Director Jean-Marie Poimbeuf interview)

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Direction des Constructions Navales of France has guided warship design and building for the country for a century. French naval deployment, strategy and planning are analyzed.

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General presentation

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A complete overview of France's 2000 defense budget, numbers of naval vessels and aircraft, command structure and personnel planning is presented.s

Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing, Nuclear Ordnance & Equip, Ordnance and accessories, not elsewhere classified, Cover Story

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