Naval Group and the Egyptian Navy have signed an extension to the ISS contract in force since 2019. This new agreement covers a period of five years, during which teams of engineers and technicians will maintain seven vessels: the multi-mission frigate (FREMM) Tahya Misr, the two Egyptian Landing Helicopter Docks (E-LHD) Gamal Abdel Nasser and Anwar El Sadat, and the four Gowind® corvettes El Fateh, Port Said, El Moez and Al Ismailia.

The signing of this extension strengthens the collaboration between Naval Group and the Egyptian Navy, which began around ten years ago, and ensures Naval Group’s long-term presence in the country. Naval Group will provide work opportunities for Egyptian employees to expand its teams in Egypt.

Discussions are also underway to forge new partnerships with Egyptian suppliers who will participate in ship maintenance operations alongside Naval Group and the Egyptian Navy.

“We are honoured to extend our cooperation with the Egyptian Navy and to continue our support in the maintenance and modernisation of its fleet,” said Pierre Eric Pommellet, Chairman and CEO of Naval Group.

Naval Group has been present in Egypt for around ten years. The group has supplied the Egyptian Navy with a multi-mission frigate (FREMM), two Mistral-class Egyptian Landing Helicopter Docks (E-LHD) and four Gowind® corvettes, three of which were built locally through a technology transfer programme. The group also inaugurated its subsidiary in Alexandria in 2018, marking the group’s long-term local presence.

Since 2019, Naval Group has been responsible for in-service support for this fleet. As the designer and builder of the FREMM, E-LHDs and Gowind® corvettes, Naval Group has all the necessary skills to maintain the vessels in high readiness status and high operational condition, with continuous upgrade.

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, Naval Group 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).