A Panther helicopter from the Royal Moroccan Navy operated from a French frigate in the Mediterranean. The two navies swapped aircraft and platforms during exercise Chebec 26.
Morocco is actively participating in one of the largest international military exercises of the year. Starting this Sunday, February 8, the multi-mission frigate Mohammed VI will join the allied forces on the French Atlantic coast to test the interoperability of the armies in high-intensity scenarios.
The multi-mission frigate (FREMM) Mohammed VI conducted maneuvers in the Mediterranean with the French Navy’s carrier strike group (GAN) led by the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. This combat vessel is currently docked at the naval base in Toulon.
The FREMM Mohammed VI of the Royal Navy has put to sea on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, after a technical shutdown since September 2020 at the Naval Group Lorient site.
The Moroccan multi-mission stealth frigate Mohammed VI FREMM class is undergoing technical shutdown. The flagship of the Royal Navy is admitted to the Naval Group (former DCN) shipyards for its operational maintenance, in accordance with the contract between the Kingdom and Naval Group.
In order to participate in the annual "Chebec" exercises in France, the Frigate "Mohammed VI" has set sail for the city of Toulon. Indeed, since the end of last week, the largest unit of the Moroccan navy has been preparing to offer beautiful parades.