Article Summary – In 2015, the French nuclear attack sub Saphir slipped through the screen of USS Theodore Roosevelt’s carrier strike group during an...
Key Points and Summary – France’s new Suffren-class nuclear attack submarine represents a significant leap forward for its navy. -The modern, stealthy boats replace...
Key Points and Summary – In a stunning 2015 naval exercise, the French Rubis-class nuclear submarine Saphir successfully penetrated the defensive screen of the...
Key Points and Summary – In 2015, the French Navy’s compact Rubis-class SSN Saphir reportedly penetrated USS Theodore Roosevelt’s (an aircraft carrier built for...
Summary and Key Points: The Rubis-class submarines marked a milestone for the French Navy as the world’s smallest nuclear-powered attack submarines upon their debut...