At the international defence exhibition Euronaval 2026, Naval Group is showcasing its full range of ships, systems and services, as well as new solutions to the challenges of high-intensity naval operations and hybrid naval warfare.
The French company said high-intensity operations are changing navies’ needs and creating new requirements for both fleet composition and ships’ technological capabilities. Through its participation in the exhibition, Naval Group is reaffirming its commitment to supporting navies as they address new challenges.
At Euronaval, the company will present its product families, built around ships with proven operational capabilities in real combat conditions and active production lines.
It will also showcase the latest developments in combining different technologies, including unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, data analytics, radar and sonar systems, cyber-defence capabilities and fleet hybridisation.
Euronaval 2026 takes place from 3 to 6 November at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre in Paris.
Belharra frigates at the exhibition
At the heart of Naval Group’s presentation is the FDI (Belharra) frigate, a ship with a proven operational track record that is being built in series for France, Greece and Sweden, enabling rapid delivery, according to the company.
The FDI has already demonstrated its capabilities in long-duration, high-intensity operations in demanding conditions and across different operational environments. It is designed to operate even in extreme weather, combining advanced air-defence, anti-submarine warfare and surface warfare capabilities on a single platform.
It is also interoperable with NATO forces and uses technologies already in service with the French Navy.
Its design allows it to work alongside unmanned systems, and it can carry both aerial unmanned vehicles and unmanned surface vessels. It also offers a flexible configuration that can be tailored to customers’ requirements and equipped with specialised operational capabilities.
Gowind, Blacksword Barracuda and Scorpène
The exhibition will also feature the Gowind surface combatant, designed for the full range of naval defence and maritime security missions.
Gowind is equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and weapons systems integrated through Naval Group’s SETIS Combat Management System, as well as innovative construction solutions. It also offers options for customisation and further upgrades to meet customers’ needs and keep pace with technological developments.
The ship is already in service, and to date 11 vessels have been selected by different navies for maritime protection and the safeguarding of national sovereignty. Most are being built in local shipyards through technology transfer and partnerships with domestic industries.
Naval Group will also present the Blacksword Barracuda, a conventional submarine with long range and endurance that draws on the operational experience and shared technological features of the Barracuda family.
It has a low acoustic signature, a broad range of sensors, weapons systems and operational capabilities. It is designed for extended missions over long distances and in demanding operational environments.
It is equipped with next-generation lithium-ion batteries, which enable it to remain submerged and operate underwater for several consecutive days, regardless of speed.
The Netherlands ordered four Blacksword Barracuda submarines in 2024, with delivery of the first vessel scheduled for 2033.
The Scorpène submarine is also among the vessels on display. It is a conventional, multi-mission attack submarine designed to carry out operations against surface vessels, anti-submarine warfare, special missions and intelligence gathering.
It has a low acoustic signature, torpedoes and missiles, and offers a high level of operational readiness. To date, 14 Scorpène submarines have been built worldwide.
Unmanned systems and hybrid naval warfare
Particular emphasis is also being placed on technologies for hybrid naval warfare. Naval Group is developing unmanned and autonomous systems, as it expects future naval conflicts to be characterised by the widespread use of such assets, connectivity and cooperation between different platforms.
Its solutions include ships capable of deploying and using unmanned systems for mine warfare and anti-submarine operations.
The aim is to create an interoperable fleet of unmanned assets that can exchange information in real time and take part in coordinated combat operations alongside surface ships and submarines.
The SCX26 prototype design
The company will also present SCX26, a research project that brings together new operational requirements, lessons from recent conflicts and technological developments expected over the medium and long term.
The programme aims to explore and assess a new ship design concept that remains largely theoretical and is intended to meet the needs of future naval warfare.
The design is based both on proven solutions and on technological innovations expected to become available in the coming years.
Countering threats from unmanned systems
Countering attacks by unmanned systems is one of the biggest challenges in protecting surface ships, as asymmetric threats increase.
To address these threats, Naval Group is developing an open, scalable architecture, proven technological solutions and artificial intelligence applications to speed up decision-making.
In this context, Rampart is a close-in self-defence system designed to counter evolving asymmetric threats. First unveiled as a design concept in 2024, it was subsequently developed at pace with funding from Naval Group’s own resources.
Artificial intelligence is also being used to further develop capabilities to counter unmanned systems. In 2025, Naval Group acquired a 20% stake in cortAIx Factory France, Thales’ artificial intelligence accelerator, which specialises in critical systems.
Fleet modernisation and maintenance
High-intensity operations and more frequent, longer deployments are creating new demands for navies’ maintenance programmes.
Naval Group offers tailored, scalable solutions that can be integrated into existing operational and technological systems, with the aim of modernising surface ships, submarines and logistics vessels.
These solutions are intended to extend the operational life and upgrade a range of naval platforms and systems throughout their life cycle, enabling fleets to operate over greater distances, more frequently and for longer periods.
Source: AMNA