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Who builds France’s submarines? — Naval Group
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Who builds France’s submarines?

Naval Group of Paris builds France’s nuclear submarines — the Barracuda attack class and the coming SNLE 3G ballistic-missile boats — and exports the Scorpène diesel-electric submarine to Brazil, India and Indonesia. With $4.6B in arms revenue in 2023 (SIPRI), it also builds FDI frigates and services the Charles de Gaulle carrier.

At a glance

CompanyNaval Group
CountryFrance
HeadquartersParis
Arms revenue, 2023$4.6 billion (2023)

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Sources2 sources

SIPRI Top 100 2023 (Dec 2024); Company public reporting

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