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French Navy Chief Urges Unity Among Europe's Shipyards

5/26/2025

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French Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Nicolas Vaujour called for a united front among Europe’s 14 naval shipyards to boost competitiveness and export potential. He expressed disappointment in the Naviris joint venture between Italy’s Fincantieri and France’s Naval Group, highlighting how conflicting national strategies obstruct collaboration and undermine the vision for a cohesive naval industry.

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French Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Nicolas Vaujour called for a united front among Europe’s 14 naval shipyards to boost competitiveness and export potential. He expressed disappointment in the Naviris joint venture between Italy’s Fincantieri and France’s Naval Group, highlighting how conflicting national strategies obstruct collaboration and undermine the vision for a cohesive naval industry.