French Navy’s Upcoming FDI Frigate Faces a Delay
Naval Group’s FDI frigates, which are being built for the French Navy, are facing a delay of approximately a year, which might affect other deliveries.
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Unmanned Systems
Naval Group Launches the Third rMCM Ship for Belgium
The French Naval Group launched the third rMCM ship for the Belgian Navy, Tournai, on July 2, 2024.
Navy / Maritime
UAE Receives Second Gowind Corvette
French Naval Group delivered on June 27 a second Gowind class corvette to the United Arab Emirates.
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Weapon / Missile
Greek FDI Frigate Kimon Receives Extra VLS Cells
During the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ visit to France, 16 additional Sylver A-50 VLS cells were spotted on the FDI frigate Kimon.
Navy / Maritime
Engine and Transmission
France Orders Long-Lead Items for Future PA-NG
France has officially ordered the new generation aircraft carrier (Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération) PA-NG, which will replace the Charles de Gaulle in 2038.
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Modernisation
Naval Group Involves in Formidable-class MLU
Naval Group signed a contract with ST Engineering Marine Ltd. for the mid-life upgrade of Formidable-class frigates.
Navy / Maritime
Hellenic Navy Considers Acquiring the 4th F/C FDI Belh@rra
The Greek Defence Ministry is considering acquiring the 4th frigate FDI Belh@rra as an LCS surface unit, and Coastal Patrol Vessel alternatives seem to fail.
Navy / Maritime
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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Regional / Strategy
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.
Navy / Maritime
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.
Navy / Maritime
Brazil Launches Third Riachuelo Scorpène-Class Submarine
Brazil announced that it launched the "Tonelero" (S-42), the third Scorpene submarine of the "Riachuelo" class.
Navy / Maritime
Naval Group Constructs the First SNLE 3G Submarine
Naval Group begins constructing the first third-generation nuclear-powered ballistic missile French submarine (SNLE 3G).
Navy / Maritime
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.
Navy / Maritime
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.
