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On May 27, the De Grasse, the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine, was successfully rolled out from its construction hall to the DME floating platform-type shiplift. This milestone marks a significant step in the programme that will see the submarine begin sea trials in 2026 following final completion work and quayside testing.

The De Grasse is one of six Suffren-class submarines being built to replace the ageing Rubis-class fleet in service with the French Navy. The Barracuda programme, led by the French defence procurement agency (DGA) in collaboration with the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), aims to deliver all six submarines by 2030.

Each Barracuda-class submarine is equipped with advanced capabilities, including MBDA’s naval cruise missiles, F21 heavyweight torpedoes developed by Naval Group, and SM39 anti-ship missiles. The submarines also feature a “divers hatch” and can optionally carry a dry deck shelter to deploy Special Forces and underwater vehicles discreetly.