French Mistral-class helicopter carrier Tonnerre heading to Japan

The French Navy is sending its Mistral-class amphibious assault helicopter carrier Tonnerre to Japan from this month.

National Museum of the U.S. Navy, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

It will be accompanied by La Fayette-class frigate Surcouf during this mission to Asia. Both warships are expected to depart on Feb. 18. They are expected to be back home in July.

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