France Cuts Steel on its First Next Gen SSBN – SNLE-3G
France's future class of SSBN, known as SNLE3G, took a significant step forward today, when Naval Group cut steel on the first of four boats...
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ECA Group to provide Electrical Systems for France’s Future SSBNs
As part of the third-generation nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SNLE 3G in French) program, TechnicAtome and ECA Group have recently signed a major contract for the production of the submarines’ electrical systems.
Naval Group Signs First Industrial Orders For the New Generation of French Navy SSBN
Following the announcement of the launch of the construction of four third-generation nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SNLE 3G in French) on February, Naval Group has signed several design and procurement contracts for the next generation SSBNs of the French Navy.
France’s New Submarine Will Be Even Quieter Than The Ocean
The French Navy's new strategic submarine, SNLE-3G is one of a new breed of Western ballistic missile submarines...
France Launches Third Generation SSBN Program – SNLE 3G
The event took place at the French General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) hydrodynamics test center ...
DGA Hydrodynamics: inside the largest hydrodynamic test facility in Europe – Part 2
In Part 1 of this article, we presented the DGA Techniques hydrodynamiques, its missions and the numerous programs it is involved in. In Part 2, you'll discover the impressive facilities used everyday by DGA-TH engineers.
DGA Hydrodynamics: inside the largest hydrodynamic test facility in Europe – Part 1
On October 11, the French Direction Générale de l’Armement (Directorate General of Armaments) organized a visit of its DGA Hydrodynamics centre in Val-de-Reuil, Normandy. A unique occasion to discover the astonishing facility that greatly contribute to the optimal dynamic performances and low acoustic signature of the French Navy surface ships and submarines.