The contract for the delivery of two Scorpène Evolved submarines, to be built in Indonesia by PT PAL with full technology transfer from Naval Group, officially entered into force on 23 July 2025.
French technology company Exail has been selected by Naval Group to supply navigation systems for the Hellenic Navy’s new Defence and Intervention (FDI) frigates.
Royal IHC and French shipbuilder Naval Group have signed a strategic contract for the construction of the Royal Netherlands Navy’s new Orka-class submarines.
On June 4, the Hellenic Ship (HS) FORMION, the third FDI frigate for the Hellenic Navy, was launched at Naval Group’s shipyard in Lorient, France.
On May 27, the De Grasse, the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine, was successfully rolled out from its construction hall to the DME floating platform-type shiplift.
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Armed with MBDA’s Aster anti-air and Exocet MM40 B3c anti-surface missiles, the RAM system, MU90 torpedoes, and a 76mm gun, HS Kimon is built for high-intensity combat
Norwegian defence company Kongsberg and French shipbuilder Naval Group have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement.
According to a report by French newspaper La Tribune, French shipbuilder Naval Group aims to sell at least 27 FDI (Belh@rra) frigates, targeting both existing and new international markets.
Poland is at a pivotal moment in its naval defence strategy, as discussions regarding the procurement of new submarines become increasingly pressing.
Naval Group has signed a three-year in-service support contract with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navy and Tawazun Council to maintain the Gowind corvettes Bani Yas and Al Emarat
The Serexna consortium has secured the 24NSPER contract to maintain the Mine Countermeasure (MCM) fleets of the Belgian and Dutch navies.
French shipbuilder Naval Group has further deepened its long-standing collaboration with Dutch knowledge institutes and the maritime industry through a series of new agreements.
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