French Navy's commando force to receive new semi-rigid boat

The semi-rigid boats, which will be designated as ETRACO next-generation boats (ETRACO NG), can be deployed as tenders aboard some of the navy's frigates and offshore patrol vessels. Their missions will include interceptions, counter-narcotics patrols, and counter-piracy patrols.

The new boats are also light enough to be carried and dropped into the water from military transport aircraft such as the French Air Force's C-130s.