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Who builds France’s submarines?
Last updated: October 2026
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.
| Company | Naval Group |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Headquarters | Paris |
| Arms revenue, 2023 | $4.6 billion (2023) |
- Barracuda nuclear attack submarines
- Scorpène diesel-electric submarines
- FDI frigates
- SNLE 3G ballistic-missile submarines (future)
- French Navy
- Brazil
- India
- Indonesia
- Netherlands (Orka program)
Sources2 sources
SIPRI Top 100 2023 (Dec 2024); Company public reporting
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