Naval Group Lays Keel of HN’s 3rd FDI Formion
On April 15, 2024, the first block of the third Greek FDI frigate HN “Formion” was laid at the Naval Group shipyard in Lorient.
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French Aircraft Carrier Goes Under NATO Command
France’s only aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle (R91), will come under NATO’s command for the first time.
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Indonesia Buys two Scorpene Evolved Full LIB Submarines
On March 28th, 2024, Indonesia chose Naval Group and PT PAL to purchase two Scorpène Evolved Full Lithium-Ion battery (LIB) submarines.
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Brazil Launches Third Riachuelo Scorpène-Class Submarine
Brazil announced that it launched the "Tonelero" (S-42), the third Scorpene submarine of the "Riachuelo" class.
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Naval Group Constructs the First SNLE 3G Submarine
Naval Group begins constructing the first third-generation nuclear-powered ballistic missile French submarine (SNLE 3G).
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The Netherlands Prefers Naval Group’s Barracuda Submarines
The Netherlands officially announced the Naval Group as the winner of the new submarine acquisition program for the Dutch Navy.
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Modernisation
Naval Group Upgrades last "La Fayette" Class Frigate
French Naval Group delivered the third and last upgraded "La Fayette" class frigate FS "Aconit" (F-713) to the French Navy.
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Modernisation
French Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle Returns to Sea
French Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle Returned to Sea after extensive modernisation efforts.
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France Constructs Greece’s Second FDI Frigate
Hellenic Navy’s 2nd FDI Frigate future “HS Nearchos” construction continues at full speed in Lorient.
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Romania Acquires French Scorpene Submarines
Romania that failed to acquire French corvettes go for French submarines now. The program will be completed in eight years and cost 2 billion euros.
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Navantia offers S80 Isaac Peral class submarines to the Philippines
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia confirmed it had submitted an offer to sell two S80 Isaac Peral class submarines to the Philippine Navy (PN).
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Bilateral Relations
Turkish Corvette TCG Kınalıada Visits Romania
TCG Kınalıada (F514) Corvette visited Constanta on the navy day in Romania. Romanian Navy has recently cancelled a modernisation and construction programme.
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Modernisation
Romania Cancels Naval Group’s $1.32 Billion Deal
Romania’s defence ministry said late it had cancelled a deal to buy four Gowind corvettes French Naval Group.
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Indonesian Navy Discusses Procuring German Submarines
German and Indonesian Defence Ministers discuss strengthening relations and cooperation between two countries.
