DCNS Unveils SMX-Ocean, A New Blue-Water SSK with Expanded Capabilities
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DefenceTalkAt Euronaval 2014, DCNS is unveiling the SMX-Océan conventionally powered attack submarine. The new vessel draws extensively on the design of a state-of-the-art nuclear-powered submarine, with a number of key innovations that give this diesel-electric adaptation truly outstanding performance. Exceptional performance This innovative concept ship promises submerged endurance and deployment capabilities that are unprecedented for […]https://www.defencetalk.com/dcns-unveils-smx-ocean-a-new-blue-water-ssk-with-expanded-capabilities-60889/
DCNS Floats Fourth French FREMM Frigate
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DefenceTalkFrance: On 12 July 2014, DCNS floated the FREMM multi-mission frigate Languedoc in Lorient, France. The achievement of this industrial milestone marks an important step in the construction of the vessel. It once again underlines the industrial dynamism of DCNS: five multi-mission frigates are under simultaneous construction, at different stages of advancement. Today, on its […]https://www.defencetalk.com/dcns-floats-fourth-french-fremm-frigate-60135/
Second French FREMM Frigate Pursues Sea Trials
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DefenceTalkThe FREMM Normandie multi-mission frigate, second of the series ordered by OCCAR (*) on behalf of the DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement) and the French Navy, left the DCNS site in Lorient on 14 May on its way to the DCNS site in Toulon. Over the next few weeks, DCNS will perform a new series […]https://www.defencetalk.com/second-french-fremm-frigate-pursues-sea-trials-59611/
Successful Sea Acceptance Trials of Colombian Almirante Padilla-class Frigates
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DefenceTalkThales and DCNS announce the comprehensive modernization program of the Colombian Navy’s four Almirante Padilla class frigates has been concluded with a successful Sea Acceptance Test of the class’s fourth ship. The contract with the Colombian authorities was signed early 2009, with DCNS acting as prime contractor and Thales as the lead systems integrator for […]https://www.defencetalk.com/successful-sea-acceptance-trials-of-colombian-almirante-padilla-class-frigates-59062/
DCNS Begins Sea Trials of FREMM Multimission Frigate Normandie
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DefenceTalkFREMM frigate Normandie, the second of the Aquitaine class for the French Navy, put to sea for the first time on 25 October. This milestone marks the beginning of the ship’s sea trials, which will take place off Brittany and are expected to last several weeks. The main aim of these preliminary trials is to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/dcns-begins-sea-trials-of-fremm-multimission-frigate-normandie-49509/
DCNS Floats Out FREMM Frigate Provence
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DefenceTalkOn 18 September 2013, FREMM frigate Provence was floated out of its building dock at the Lorient shipyard. With five FREMM multimission frigates at different stages of assembly and construction, this float-out (or pre-outfitting launch) – always a major milestone – highlights the Group’s expertise in concurrent shipbuilding. Yesterday, DCNS’s Lorient shipyard floated out FREMM […]https://www.defencetalk.com/dcns-floats-out-fremm-frigate-provence-49131/
DCNS Completes CVN Charles de Gaulle Refit
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DefenceTalkThe French Navy’s Fleet Support Service (SSF) signed off on the completion of the intermediate refit of nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle after six months’ work by DCNS. From hull to combat system, without forgetting compliance tests to the latest environmental standards, communications suite modernization or the refurbishment of the accommodation and recreation areas, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/dcns-completes-cvn-charles-de-gaulle-refit-48571/
DCNS Pursues Sea Trials with FREMM Frigate for Royal Moroccan Navy
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DefenceTalkThe FREMM multi-mission frigate on order for the Royal Moroccan Navy is pursuing sea trials off the French coast in preparation for delivery later this year. In June, French naval shipbuilder DCNS successfully completed a third series of trials to test the performance of the ship’s combat system. The crew and DCNS specialists completed the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/dcns-sea-trials-fremm-frigate-royal-moroccan-navy-48358/
DCNS Begins Sea Trials with FREMM Frigate for Moroccan Navy
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DefenceTalkThe FREMM frigate built for the Royal Moroccan Navy put to sea for the first time on 17 April. This key milestone marks the launch of sea trials, which will be conducted over the next few weeks off the Brittany coast. The ship will be delivered to the Royal Moroccan Navy at the end of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/dcns-begins-sea-trials-with-fremm-frigate-for-moroccan-navy-47514/
DCNS at LAAD Exhibition
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DefenceTalkDCNS is a world leader in naval defence and an innovative player in energy. As a naval prime contractor, shipbuilder and systems integrator, DCNS combines resources and expertise spanning the naval defence value chain and entire system lifecycles. DCNS delivers innovative solutions from integrated warships to strategic systems, equipment, services and new energy solutions. In […]https://www.defencetalk.com/dcns-at-laad-exhibition-47416/