The Navy is to equip its defense and intervention frigates with 'Neptune Majes' jammers and directed-energy weapons (opex360.com)

• Integration of Neptune Majes electronic jamming suites.
• Installation of directed energy weapons for anti-drone defense.
• Reversal of 2021 budgetary omissions to enhance naval resilience.

"The French Navy is upgrading its five future FDI (Amiral Ronarc’h class) frigates with advanced electronic warfare capabilities, reversing earlier budget-driven cuts. The ships will now receive the 'Neptune Majes' jamming system and provisions for directed energy weapons to counter emerging drone and missile threats. This update is critical for maintaining maritime sovereignty and enhancing the resilience of French naval assets against sophisticated electronic warfare environments."