Suffren-class Submarine (Barracuda)

The Suffren-class (also called Barracuda) is France's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN). Armed with torpedoes and MDCN/SCALP Naval cruise missiles, it replaces the older Rubis class with significantly improved capabilities in stealth, automation, and weapons.

Program launched in 1998. Lead boat Suffren commissioned 2022 after years of delays. Six boats are planned. France also developed a conventional export variant (Attack class) for Australia, which Australia cancelled in 2021 in favor of Virginia-class SSNs under AUKUS.