French warship on port call in Manila

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

Jun 01, 2024 12:18 am

THE French Navy destroyer Bretagne arrived in Manila on Friday afternoon for a five-day port call.

Commanded by Captain Gwenegan Le Bourhis, Bretagne, an Aquitaine-class frigate developed from the European multi-mission frigate (Fremm) program, docked at South Harbor.

DOCKED The French frigate Bretagne is docked at Manila Harbor on May 31, 2024. The Aquitaine-class frigate, equipped with Aster 30 air defense missiles, a 76 mm Super Rapid gun, MM40 Exocet Block 3 anti-ship missiles, and MU90 torpedoes, will be in the country for five days for an official port call. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

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