On the 6th and 7th of May 2025 at the DEFEA exhibition in Athens, Naval Group strengthened its commitments in favour of the Greek industry, through the signature of new partnership agreements with six Hellenic companies in the frame of the Hellenic Industrial Participation (HIP) plan; four framework contracts on the support of the FDI frigates, two Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding the integration of drones on surface ships, beyond the FDI HN programme.
Naval Group, through its subsidiary in Athens Naval Group Hellas, signed new contracts with 6 Hellenic companies in the frame of the Hellenic Industrial Participation plan launched in March 2022 at the start of the FDI HN program.
Since then, the group has continuously increased the part of local content included in the FDI program, in a continuous commitment to integrate the Hellenic industry in the FDI program and more broadly in its supply chain. More than 120 contracts have been signed with around 70 Greek companies.
Naval Group and ALTUS LSA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in order to cooperate in the field of Unmanned Autonomous Systems (UAVs) marinization and integration on navy ships (FDI frigates but also Gowind corvettes and other surface ships). Naval Group has identified the great potential and wide range of use on its naval platforms of the UAVs designed and produced in Greece by ALTUS, and especially the already developed ATLAS-8. This cooperation will also encompass R&D projects through submission of joint proposals for national, international and European programs on research, development and innovation matters.
Naval Group and Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to initiate discussions on the integration of the Centaur C-UAS system on the FDI platform, and later to other surface ships platforms. HAI is specialized in aeronautical solutions and maintenance, and Naval Group identified its skills and expertise for the development of the FDI programme for the Hellenic navy, and for potential future cooperation programmes. This cooperation agreement also integrates R&D projects around the integration of C-UAS systems such as anti-drones warfare systems.
As the FDI program is moving forward, and the first unit is scheduled to be delivered at the end of the year, Naval Group is involving more and more Hellenic companies in the support of the frigates.
The four framework contracts signed at DEFEA aim at contributing to the future support of the FDI for the Hellenic Navy in Greece, covering the following services:
- FARAD: services for HVAC systems
- DIVING STATUS: underwater inspection and maintenance work
- MELITA: diesel engine
- PETROS PETROPOULOS: diesel generator
Beyond the FDI program, this industrial plan has already had numerous and lasting economic benefits for the Hellenic industry by making it possible to integrate Greek companies into Naval Group's supply chain for current and future French and export programs. From that broad perspective, the Hellenic Defence Industrial & Technological Base (DITB) will enhance its position in the global naval defence market.
Already 75 Hellenic companies are registered in the Naval Group supply chain platform allowing to potentially participate to Naval Group future programs (both French and export programs).
Naval Group also supports, through its Naval Group Hellas subsidiary, the development of the future Hellenic naval warfare capabilities through R&D projects with Hellenic companies, universities and research institutes (NTUA, the University of Patras, Forth Research centre, the Hellenic Naval Academy), as well as bilateral and European projects on the structure monitoring and on maritime surveillance.
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. Naval Group 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).
