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Naval Group
Present throughout the entire life cycle of vessels, the group designs, produces, equips, integrates, supports and upgrades submarines and surface ships, as well as their systems and equipment, right up to the final phases of dismantling and deconstruction.
Naval Group’s unique know-how in autonomous systems, underwater weapons and drones places it in pole position to become the European leader in this sector. As a high-tech company, it draws on its outstanding expertise, unique design and production resources and ability to establish strategic partnerships, in particular within the framework of transfers of technology. It also provides shipyard and naval base services. Ever mindful of issues concerning Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Naval Group is a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact.
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Message from the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Delivering power at sea
Frigates, submarines, aircraft carrier, drones: Naval Group innovates to serve the sailors who protect their country.
Both at our sites and aboard ships, our teams are committed and work every day to empower the French Navy, and our partners’ navies, with sovereign means and capabilities.For over 400 years, the naval industry has relied on unique skills and expertise, which it is our duty to develop and perpetuate to prepare for the future and face tomorrow’s naval warfare.
Preserving this essential expertise through major defence programs, particularly in the nuclear field, is at the heart of our mission.In an uncertain world, where the sea is more than ever at the centre of strategic issues, Naval Group stands alongside its client navies and has enshrined in its ‘raison d’être’ the values that guide its strategy and inspire its day-to-day actions: delivering power at sea.
Shareholders
As of 31 December 2025, the capital of Naval Group is held 62.25% by the State, 35% by Thales, 1.57% by employees and former employees of the company and its subsidiaries via the Naval Group company shareholding mutual investment fund (FCPE Actionnariat Naval Group), 1.16% by Naval Group Actionnariat (held indirectly 100% by Naval Group – Autocontrôle) and 0.02% directly by employees of the company.
Key figures
50 customer navies around the world
40,000 indirect jobs in its employment areas
17,170 employees (full-time equivalents)
€ 18.926 bn in orders taken annually
€4.679 bn in revenue
€32 in the order book
Our products
Surface ships
High-performance, reliable and scalable, the surface ships built by Naval Group integrate cutting-edge technology, enabling navies to protect their nation’s sovereignty in seas around the world.
Submarines
Hearing without being heard. Seeing without being seen. Powerful, stealthy and scalable, Naval Group submarines have earned their reputation in the world’s oceans for over 125 years. They command respect and are the best assets for navies, guaranteeing sovereignty at sea.
Services
With nearly 5,000 employees in France and abroad, the Services Department supports Naval Group’s customer navies throughout the life cycle of their ships as well as port and nuclear infrastructures.
Systems
Onboard systems, mission and combat systems, digital and cybersecurity systems: as a systems integrator, Naval Group integrates all aspects related to onboard digital systems right from the design phase.
Equipment
Naval Group designs, develops, manufactures and maintains equipment for submarines and surface ships around the world in order to guarantee and enhance ship performance.
Underwater weapons
Naval Group designs, manufactures and maintains underwater weapons systems providing navies with deterrence or fire power.
Drones
Naval Group aims to support navies in the “dronisation” of their forces thanks to its world-class offer in underwater and surface drones.