Notable Missions
The Courbet took part in Opération Baliste. On 3 October 2006, an Israeli fighter penetrated her 2-nautical-mile (4 km) defence perimeter without responding radio calls, triggering a diplomatic incident. Israel apologised after official protests from the French government . Throughout September the ship was involved in anti-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia, helping to recapture a yacht taken by pirates on September 2.
In December 2009 the Coubet escorted the Marine national ship Jeanne d'Arc (R97) on her final voyage. This was last trip of the famous Helicopter carrier that served as a floating embassy and symbol of the Franch navy for 46 years. The Jeanne dArc's last voyage in company with the Coubet included visits to Africa, South America including Rio to Buenos Aires, the French Antilles, the United States of America including New York City, and Canada. The voyage was completed sometime in May 2010.
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