Unparalleled in the world, she can follow a coin that moves hundreds of miles away! On this occasion, the main trajectography C-band radar has undergone its first major refurbishment (decennial refit) since its commissioning in 2009.
Information systems have also been overhauled. In particular, the ship received an upgrade of the radar information system and a new position and attitude management system. The other means of measurement have been the subject of smaller interventions, either by an upgrade or by a minor evolution.
Many scheduled maintenance were carried out during the overhaul. These are essential for the proper operation of the equipment: electro-optical turret, telemetry device and weather means.
The Monge is the largest vessel (in length) in the French Navy fleet following aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. The vessel’s keel was laid down in March 1990, launched in October 1990 and commissionned with the French Navy in November 1992. It is used to test and analyse various missile systems (including the new SLBM M51) in conjunction with the French procurement agency (DGA). While its primary mission remains missile test monitoring, the Monge may participate in other missions such as monitoring a space rocket launch or satellite tracking. It may also participate in the monitoring and protection of maritime approaches or support training of maritime forces.
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