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Euronaval 2026: Naval industry showcases future combat technologies
The Euronaval 2026 defense exhibition in Paris has highlighted a significant shift toward autonomous systems and high-intensity warfare capabilities. Naval Group unveiled its SCX 26 concept ship, an 8,000-tonne vessel designed for future combat. The concept features a modular architecture, a mission bay for drones and helicopters, more than 100 vertical launch missile cells, a 100 kW laser system, and an electromagnetic gun.
Other major developments include the French Ministry of the Armed Forces accelerating its SLAM-F program for anti-mine capabilities through drone-centric vessels. Additionally, Fincantieri and Leonardo signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen their joint venture, Orizzonte Sistemi Navali, to integrate naval platforms with advanced combat systems.
Turkish firm Aselsan introduced the deployable Gökdeniz system, designed to protect civilian vessels and critical infrastructure from drone threats. Meanwhile, Rheinmetall showcased the MASS Nova decoy launcher and the Kraken K3 unmanned surface vehicle. The exhibition reflects a global industrial trend toward the “dronization” of fleets and the integration of artificial intelligence in naval defense.
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ASELSAN · Euronaval · Euronaval 2026 · Fincantieri · Leonardo · NATO · Naval Group · Paris · Rheinmetall
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Naval Group unveiled the SCX 26 concept ship, an 8,000-tonne vessel. www.naval-group.com · defence-industry.eu · indomiliter.com · www.twz.com · www.clubic.com · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] France signed a contract with Naval Group to develop an oceangoing underwater drone demonstrator. www.defensenews.com · businessam.be
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fincantieri and Leonardo signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali. www.analisidifesa.it · aresdifesa.it · www.italpress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Rheinmetall will present the Kraken K3 unmanned surface vehicle at Euronaval. okdiario.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sea trials for the underwater drone demonstrator are scheduled to start in 2028. www.defensenews.com · businessam.be
- [○ 1 SOURCE] KNDS signed a strategic cooperation agreement with SeaOwl to develop naval combat drones. www.opex360.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The SCX 26 concept includes more than 100 vertical launch missile cells. defence-industry.eu · indomiliter.com · www.clubic.com · www.marineinsight.com · www.naval-group.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Aselsan showcased the deployable Gökdeniz system at Euronaval 2026. www.yorumla.net · www.haberport.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Catherine Vautrin met with the Cypriot Minister of the Armed Forces in Paris on November 3, 2026.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Naval Group unveiled the SCX 26 concept ship at Euronaval 2026. www.indiastrategic.in · www.naval-group.com · defence-industry.eu · indomiliter.com · www.twz.com · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The SCX 26 concept includes a 100 kW laser system. defence-industry.eu · indomiliter.com · www.clubic.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The SCX 26 concept ship has a displacement of approximately 8,000 tonnes. www.naval-group.com · defence-industry.eu · indomiliter.com · www.twz.com · www.clubic.com