Europeans start work on next-generation combat ship for the 2040s
Based on feedback from European Union member states, the requirement could be for a vessel with a displacement of 8,000 metric tons or more.
French, UK naval chiefs urge dramatic changes in warship design
“If you stay with your old doctrine, you will be dead very rapidly,” said French Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Nicolas Vaujour.
France looks to boost export financing to help mid-sized defense firms
French public investment bank Bpifrance wants to increase the amount of export financing it can provide to small and medium-sized defense firms.
Euronaval trade show spurs new business for French naval companies
The opening day of the Paris show, organized here from Nov. 4-7, was fruitful for the French naval industry with the announcement of several contracts.
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France looks to boost export financing to help mid-sized defense firms
French public investment bank Bpifrance wants to increase the amount of export financing it can provide to small and medium-sized defense firms.
Euronaval trade show spurs new business for French naval companies
The opening day of the Paris show, organized here from Nov. 4-7, was fruitful for the French naval industry with the announcement of several contracts.
MBDA unveils submarine-launched Exocet missile to strike naval vessels
The manufacturer promises the ability for submarines to target surface warships from a safe distance.
Naval firms court Greece for ship-upgrade work
One program to update Athens' corvette fleet has recently stalled, but that hasn't stopped from global competitors to prep themselves for the race.
Are torpedo-killing torpedoes ready for prime time?
Companies promise new technology to take out the stealthy ship killers.
Canada’s multibillion-dollar combat ship plan nears key decision
Officials in Ottawa have taken their time in reviewing the Canadian Surface Combatant design because the one ship class must do it all.
Still tiny, the design of France’s next aircraft carrier takes shape
The carrier is expected to have room for about 30 aircraft on board, as well as a number of unmanned systems.
France joins Belgian-Dutch designs for naval demining tech
Paris will rely on its neighbors' mine-warfare ship designs for the mission, the French defense ministry said.
Two French technology firms rebrand as Exail
Two French technology companies have come together as a new entity to provide a swath of solutions for France as it looks to master the ocean floors.
Industry cluster forms around European patrol corvette program
Touted as a poster child for European defense industry integration, the effort is picking up steam with support from European Union coffers.
By Tom Kington
