Naval Group has the ambition to offer Sweden with the Defence and Intervention Frigate (FDI) surface combatant, a most advanced next-generation frigate. The delivery of frigates to Sweden, with the first possible as early as 2030, would be accompanied by its proven through-life support capabilities. Through a partnership with Oresund Drydocks, Naval Group teams up a trusted industrial partner for the maintenance and service support of the FDI in Sweden, aiming to optimize fleet availability and ensure long-term sustainability while facilitating knowledge and technology transfer.
This agreement is part of Naval Group’s broader ambition to strengthen the Swedish defence industry. With a strong industrial base and expertise in high-end naval solutions, Naval Group aims to deepen its presence in Sweden through industrial partnerships that create value for the defence and maritime sectors while supporting the Swedish Navy’s evolving needs.
“This agreement reflects our shared ambition to drive innovation through cooperation. Oresund Drydocks’ expertise make them a natural partner as we deepen our engagement in Sweden. Beyond creating high-value jobs, this partnership also strengthens Sweden’s strategic sovereignty throughout the FDI fleet’s operational life,” says Guillaume Weisrock, Naval Group's VP for Sales and Business Development for Europe and North America.
”We see Naval Group as a strategic partner. Our unique facilities in the heart of the Öresund region, combined with our extensive technical and human resources, allow us to deliver efficient, comprehensive solutions for ship repairs, maintenance, and modernization, creating real value for our customers.” – Anders Larsson, Oresund DryDocks AB.
PRESS CONTACTS:
Marion Lagues
Mob: +33 (0)6 31 15 63 22
marion.lagues@naval-group.com
Anders Larsson
Mob: +46 70 543 15 67
ala@oddab.eu
About Oresund DryDocks
Oresund Drydocks operates Sweden´s largest shipyard facility, strategically located in the
Baltic sound that separates Sweden and Denmark and in the middle of the important
entrance to the Baltic Sea. The company’s focus on quality and safety, together with a
pursuit of technological development, makes the shipyard a leading player in the maritime
industry for ship repair and maintenance.
About Naval Group
As an international naval defence player, Naval Group is a partner for countries seeking to
maintain control of their maritime sovereignty. Naval Group develops innovative solutions to
meet its customers’ requirements. The group is present throughout the entire life cycle of
vessels. It 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
deconstruction and dismantling. Naval Group’s unique know-how in autonomous systems,
underwater weapons and drones place it in pole position to become European leader in the
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 the issues concerning corporate social responsibility (CSR), Naval Group is a
signatory to the United Nations Global Compact. Located on five continents, the group
generates revenue of 4.355 billion euros and has 16,722 employees (Full-Time Equivalent
average annual workforce - figures as on 31 December 2024).