Boats
| Pennant no. | Name | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned | Homeport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffren | 19 December 2007 | Expected in 2016 | Expected in 2017 | Toulon | |
| Duguay-Trouin | 26 June 2009 | Expected in 2019 | Toulon | ||
| Tourville | 28 June 2011 | Expected in 2021 | Toulon | ||
| Expected in 2023 | Toulon | ||||
| Expected in 2025 | Toulon | ||||
| Expected in 2027 | Toulon |
The names have been selected for the Barracuda class. The first submarine will be called Suffren, and will be followed by the Duguay-Trouin, Dupetit-Thouars, Duquesne, Tourville and De Grasse, the order of these five following submarines being subject to change.
Read more about this topic: French Barracuda Class Submarine
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