DRDO & Naval Group sign agreement to safely integrate indigenous AIP system in Kalvari-class submarines In a major boost to ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, Fuel Cell-based Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system of DRDO’s Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL) will soon be fitted onboard INS Kalvari. An agreement was signed between senior officials …
Read More »Commissioning of INS Vagir: The fifth Kalvari-class submarine entirely made in India based on Scorpene® design
INS Vagir, the fifth P75 Kalvari-class submarines, was commissioned within the Indian Navy in presence of the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC and several other senior dignitaries. The event was also attended by Naval Group’s Executive Vice President for Submarines, Mr Laurent Espinasse …
Read More »New steps for Hellenic companies on-board FDI HN frigates
As the frigate program moves forward, Naval Group fulfilled its commitments to involve the Hellenic industry and strenghthened its ties with our Hellenic partners. As part of the FDI frigates for the Hellenic Navy program, Naval Group defined a robust Hellenic Industrial Participation plan to develop new capacities in the …
Read More »Naval Group launches the first Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI) for the French Navy
On Monday 7 November, the first defence and intervention frigate ordered by the French defence procurement agency (DGA) and destined to the French Navy was floated out in Lorient. Named Amiral Ronarc’h, this frigate will be delivered in 2024. The ceremony took place in presence of Sébastien Lecornu, French minister …
Read More »Naval Group achieved a major milestone in the FDI HN program for the Hellenic Navy
On 24th March 2022, Greece chose to equip its naval forces with three defence and intervention frigates, plus one optional, and their in-service support. The FDI HN, designed and produced by Naval Group in Lorient, will quickly and sustainably enhance the capabilities of the Hellenic Navy’s surface fleet as they …
Read More »Naval Group presents Blue Shark, a high-tech and environmentally responsible concept ship at Euronaval 2022
On October 19, 2022, Naval Group will present an event based on the state of the art of a set of technological bricks with high eco-responsible potential, to enter the naval combat of the future with innovative technological responses, while reducing environmental impacts. With the Blue Shark, Naval Group offers …
Read More »Naval Group brings together its Hellenic industry, academic and research partners for the second edition of the “R&D Partners Days” in Athens
Naval Group is a major industrial partner of the Hellenic Navy and is further developing its R&D partnerships with Hellenic industry, academic and research institutes to support the development of the future Hellenic naval warfare capabilities. The second edition of the R&D Partners Days confirms the importance for Naval Group …
Read More »Naval Group and the CoA have reached a fair and equitable settlement to bring a conclusion to the Future Submarine Program
Naval Group and the Commonwealth of Australia have reached a fair and equitable settlement to bring a conclusion to the Future Submarine Program. Naval Group has worked closely with and assisted its partners and subcontractors in Australia and France. Naval Group pays tribute to all individuals, teams, and its partners …
Read More »Naval Group launches the second Gowind® corvette for the United Arab Emirates Navy
On May 13th 2022, Al Emarat, the second Gowind® corvette ordered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Naval Group, has been launched in Lorient in presence of an official delegation from the United Arab Emirates Navy. In 2019, the United Arab Emirates ordered two Gowind® corvettes to be built …
Read More »Launching Of The Jacques Chevallier, First BRF Supply Ship For The French Navy
On 29 April, the first of the four force replenishment vessels (BRF – Bâtiments Ravitailleurs de Force in French) of the FLOTLOG program was launched in Saint-Nazaire. The Bâtiment Ravitailleur de Forces (BRF) Jacques Chevallier is the first of a series of four ships intended for the French Navy. The …
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