Naval Group and Khalifa University of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in innovative research fields in the United Arab Emirates. The MoU was signed by François-Régis Boulvert, R&D Cooperation & Partnerships Director at Naval Group, and Professor Sir John O’Reilly, …
Read More »Naval Group participates to IDEX and Navdex 2023
In February 2023, Naval Group participates to the 16th edition of the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) and to NAVDEX (Naval Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition), both held from 20th to 24th of February at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC). Come meet us in booths 07-A06 (IDEX) …
Read More »Launch of the LIFE-SEADETECT project led by Naval Group for the protection of cetaceans
As part of the LIFE1 programme financed by the European Union for environment and climate action, Naval Group has built and leads the SEADETECT project aimed at developing an automated detection system of marine mammals to prevent collisions between ships and cetaceans. This four-years project brings together ten partners from …
Read More »DRDO’s Fuel Cell-based Air Independent Propulsion system to soon be fitted onboard INS Kalvari
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 …
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