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France ramps up its maritime defense: fleet renewal, drones and a growing budget amid threats to shipping

Amid attacks on ships in the Red Sea and strikes on vessels in the Black Sea, France is pushing to strengthen Europe's naval power. At the Euronaval exhibition, a fleet renewal was announced, along with an agreement on maritime drones and plans to raise the defense budget to €63.4 billion by 2027. Amid attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and strikes on ships in the Black Sea, France is pushing to strengthen Europe's naval power. At the Euronaval exhibition, announcements were made about fleet modernization, an agreement on maritime drones, and plans to increase the defense budget to €63.4 billion by 2027.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Technology

French admirals predict a maritime drone revolution — and see it as protection for Persian Gulf shipping lanes

Retired French admirals told The National that navies urgently need to adopt maritime drones or lose out to adversaries. The Euronaval exhibition showcased a series of vessels — from the surface Seaquest with the Rampart system to underwater drone “mother ships.” Particular attention was paid to vulnerable shipping points, including the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. Retired French admirals told The National that navies urgently need to adopt maritime drones or risk losing to adversaries. The Euronaval exhibition showcased a range of vessels — from the surface Seaquest with the Rampart system to underwater drone 'mother ships'. Particular attention was paid to vulnerable shipping points, including the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read