Naval Group, partner of the French Navy’s 400th anniversary celebrations

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Established in 1626, the French Navy has protected its people on every ocean for 400 years. Its history is inseparable from that of the shipyards, of which Naval Group is the direct heir. It is therefore natural that our group should join in the planned celebrations as an “aircraft carrier” contributor, the highest level of patronage. This is a strong symbolic act as well as a strategic and cultural investment for our group, reinforcing its legitimacy as a leading industrial partner.

Naval Group, a historic contributor to shipbuilding

The activities of the navy and shipyards are closely connected, and the institutional links between French sailors and Naval Group employees remain very strong. For 400 years, the sites belonging to our group have been designing, building, maintaining and repairing the country’s warships, while also producing technical and technological innovations to ensure their superiority. This support makes Naval Group a pillar of defence and a keeper of France’s naval heritage.

Patronage, a way of raising the profile and attractiveness of our trades 

The vessels that Naval Group supplies to the Navy are among the most complex products in the world. Through its cutting-edge expertise, our group plays a key role in ensuring its sovereignty. The events scheduled throughout the country will give us an opportunity to promote our unique trades and skills and spark enthusiasm for a career in these professions, particularly among young people. 

A shared sense of pride

The French Navy is one of the world’s leading navies. Our group is proud to work alongside it to meet its needs, combining its heavy industry capabilities with technological agility. As heirs to a maritime tradition spanning several centuries, Naval Group employees share the same values as French sailors: commitment, team spirit and transmission. This anniversary is an opportunity to highlight this shared heritage and our membership of the same family, composed of responsible contributors working to protect the French people. Our reservists embody this sense of commitment particularly well

Long-term support

For the French Navy, Naval Group is more than just a shipbuilder: it is a trusted industrial partner, whose stability and commitment constitute essential assets for its activities. The Navy’s 400th anniversary is a reminder that when we sell a ship, we are not just fulfilling an industrial and technical contract but engaging in a long-term commitment, placing our excellence and historic know-how at the service of our customers’ sovereignty.