Chantiers de l’Atlantique Launches 3rd BRF Supply Ship for the French Navy

France advances its logistical backbone with the launch of the Émile Bertin, the third BRF supply ship under the OCCAR-managed LSS programme. The ceremony underscores European arms collaboration and naval logistics resilience amid shifting Atlantic security dynamics.

The third BRF supply ship, Émile Bertin, has been officially launched at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard, marking a tangible milestone in France’s naval logistics expansion. This event completes a critical phase of the Franco-Italian Logistic Support Ship programme, managed by OCCAR, and solidifies France’s ability to sustain a blue-water fleet with extended mission range. The ceremony was hosted by senior industry and naval officials, emphasizing the project’s strategic value for sustained maritime operations across Europe. The Émile Bertin will join the two previously launched BRF vessels, reinforcing France’s ability to project logistics capability alongside allied naval forces. The launch signals a broader push to modernize European naval logistics under a joint framework that balances national programs with multinational interoperability.