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USVs and UUVs as Minehunters

USVs and UUVs as Minehunters
It now looks increasingly likely that drones – specifically unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) – will play a growing role in minehunting within a few years. A range of scenarios can be envisaged. The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has asked DCNS and...
October 23rd, 2009 | Navy News | Read More

Torpedo Countermeasures for Entire French Submarine Fleet

Torpedo Countermeasures for Entire French Submarine Fleet
On 2 September 2009, DCNS signed a contract to supply and install torpedo countermeasures for the French Navy’s entire submarine fleet. This new success further strengthens the Group’s international standing as a world leader in underwater weapons. The contract signed with the French defence procurement...
October 7th, 2009 | Navy News | Read More

Barracuda Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine (SSN) Program

Barracuda Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine (SSN) Program
The cutting of the first plate for Barracuda n°2 in Cherbourg this morning marks the first milestone of the boat's production cycle. The ceremony was attended by principal weapons engineer (IGA) François Pintart, head of the DGA's Naval Management Unit, Jacques Chenais, head of the French Atomic Energy...
July 2nd, 2009 | Navy News | Read More

France Orders Third Projection and Command Vessel

France Orders Third Projection and Command Vessel
As part of the Government’s recovery plan, STX France and DCNS have been awarded the contract to build the French Navy’s third Projection and Command Vessel (BPC) for the French Navy. Work on the third BPC was launched today in Saint-Nazaire by Hervé Morin, the Defence Minister and Patrick Devedjian,...
April 17th, 2009 | Navy News | Read More

DCNS Showcases UAV Innovations in India

DCNS Showcases UAV Innovations in India
DCNS is taking part in ICAUV 2009 (International Conference on Autonomous Unmanned Vehicles) in Bangalore, India, on 3 and 4 April. ICAUV 2009 is the largest international event entirely dedicated to these capabilities. DCNS will showcase its Gowind-class corvettes and offshore patrol vessels, optimised...
April 8th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More