Félix Éboué class patrol vessel

Service And Conflict Use

1. Dec 24, 2019

   Six-ship order awarded

   Naval News reported that France awarded the six-ship POM contract to a Socarenam and CNN MCO consortium on 24 December 2019 after the ministry confirmed the order in January 2020.

   Sources: France confirms order for six new POM Offshore Patrol Vessels | Naval News

2. May 5, 2023

   First ship received by the DGA

   The DGA received Auguste Bénébig, the first POM, at Noumea on 5 May 2023, marking the class's move into French Navy service.

   Sources: La DGA réceptionne le premier patrouilleur outre-mer (POM) | Ministère des Armées

3. Aug 25, 2025

   Auguste Techer reached La Reunion

   The Marine nationale reported that Auguste Techer arrived in La Reunion on 25 August 2025 after its first long deployment and joined FAZSOI there.

   Sources: Le patrouilleur outre-mer Auguste Techer est arrivé à La Réunion | Marine nationale

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