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Additive Manufacturing for Naval Applications

Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), France’s Naval Group and its Singapore subsidiary Naval Group Far East have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly explore new technologies, such as additive manufacturing for naval applications. Under the agreement, the organizations will jointly identify potential use cases of harnessing additive manufacturing. This includes the sharing of production methodology, certification

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Largest Ever Metal 3D-Printed Propeller

Bureau Veritas (BV) has certified a new-generation 3D-printed propeller manufactured by Naval Group. With its 2.5-m span supported by five 200-kg blades, Naval Group manufactured this propeller thanks to a metal 3D printing process. Mounted on a Tripartite-class minehunter, the propeller will now accompany the ship on all of its operational missions. The propeller is a technological achievement as the largest

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Naval Group and ECA Group Collaborate on Mine Hunting Tech for Belgian and Dutch Navies

Naval Group and ECA Group recently established a technological and commercial partnership in the field of unmanned mine warfare. The first practical application was completed as part of the response to the consultation launched by Belgium for a Belgian-Dutch cooperation for the supply of 12 mine hunters. Mine hunting practices are being revolutionized through the massive use of unmanned systems

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First Naval Ship Built in Egypt Launched at Alexandria Shipyard

The launching ceremony of the Port Said Gowind corvette, the first warship built in Egypt, took place on Sept. 6, 2018 in Alexandria. The launch celebrates the rise in competences of the Alexandria Shipyard team, which is now able to build civilian boats as well as state-of-the-art military vessels. This industrial achievement also demonstrates the strength of the strategic partnership

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