Inside Naval Group’s next-gen SETIS Combat Management System. Watch our video report exploring AI-driven tactical decision support, at-sea upgrades, and cyber defense.
Modern naval combat leaves virtually no room for error. With the proliferation of advanced ballistic missiles, fast uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), and complex multi-domain threats, commanding officers and combat information center (CIC) operators are forced to make split-second decisions under immense pressure.
In this video, Naval News takes an in-depth look at Naval Group’s next-generation SETIS Combat Management System (CMS). Filmed during our recent Euronaval 2026 press trip, we explore how the French shipbuilder is redesigning the heart of the warship to tackle data saturation and the accelerating pace of modern warfare.
Tackling Cognitive Overload with AI and Open Architecture
As naval platforms incorporate an increasing number of digital sensors and automated systems, human operators face the constant risk of cognitive saturation. To counter this, Naval Group is evolving the SETIS architecture by introducing state-of-the-art open systems powered by embedded artificial intelligence.
Key pillars of the next-gen SETIS CMS include:
- Tactical Decision Support: AI-driven agents assist operators with automated classification, identification aids, and pattern-of-life analysis. By cross-referencing real-time sensor data with historical intelligence data, the system helps detect abnormal behaviors and recommends optimal courses of action for both threat identification and weapon engagement.
- Virtualized, At-Sea Upgrades: Borrowing from modern software paradigms, the system features an open architecture that allows software modules—such as new jamming solutions or threat algorithms—to be updated and deployed at sea during active operations, without requiring system restarts or lengthy requalification cycles.
- Unmanned System Integration: The CMS seamlessly fuses data from organic or allied unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and USVs, extending the warship’s tactical horizon far beyond line-of-sight barriers into a unified, single-screen tactical picture.
- Resilient Cybersecurity: Designed from the ground up to withstand digital warfare, the system features automated threat detection and mitigation. Rather than bombarding sailors with complex technical jargon, the system translates cyber attacks into clear operational consequences and step-by-step remediation choices, keeping the human in the loop when it matters most.
Watch the full video above for a complete walkthrough of the next-gen SETIS interface, live demonstrations of tactical decision aids, and an inside look at how future warships will fight and adapt at sea.
