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On the same day, the fourth Scorpène® submarine, the Almirante Karam, was officially launched. These two major milestones underline the strong technological progress of the Brazilian Navy and the strengthening of its operational capabilities.
The first submarine of the Submarine Development Program (PROSUB), Riachuelo (S40), was commissioned by the Brazilian Navy in September 2022. The second, Humaitá (S41), followed in January 2024. As part of a comprehensive Technology Transfer (ToT) agreement, Naval Group is supporting the construction of four Scorpène®-class submarines at the Itaguaí Construções Navais (ICN) shipyard and naval base.
"We are honored to contribute to strengthening Brazil’s maritime sovereignty. More than delivering submarines, our mission is to build, together with Brazil, a long-term technological and industrial legacy. Our partnership with the Brazilian Navy is a prime example of strategic cooperation between nations that share common values and objectives in the global arena”, says Pierre Éric Pommellet, Chairman and CEO of Naval Group.
Naval Group, a long-term strategic partner of the Brazilian sovereignty
The strategic partnership between the Brazilian Navy and Naval Group continues to advance national sovereignty and technological development through PROSUB.
Naval Group has contributed to this program by transferring technology, supplying key equipment, and offering technical assistance to ICN. In addition, ICN shipyard teams received training in submarine construction techniques in France, as part of an extensive training program for Brazilian welders, metal formers, plumbers, and electricians. This knowledge transfer enables ICN to master the entire production process from metal plate forming to the commissioning and testing of onboard systems.
In parallel, Naval Group has qualified several local suppliers, integrating them into its supply chain not only for PROSUB but also for future business opportunities. This approach allows these partners to access new markets by leveraging the expertise and experience gained through the program.
Scorpène®, a key reference of conventional attack submarines for navies
The Scorpène® submarines are conventional submarines designed and specifically adapted by Naval Group to address the operational requirements of the Brazilian Navy. A robust and multipurpose submarine, it covers the full spectrum of submarine warfare, such as anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare and special operations. An oceangoing submarine, capable of operating in both deep and shallow water, Scorpène® is characterized by its acoustic superiority, sea endurance and powerful combat capability.
About Naval Group
As an international naval defence player, Naval Group (naval-group.com) is a partner for countries seeking to maintain control of their maritime sovereignty. Naval Group develops innovative solutions to meet its customers’ requirements. The group is present throughout the entire life cycle of vessels. It designs, produces, equips, integrates, supports and upgrades submarines and surface ships, as well as their systems and equipment, right up to the final phases of deconstruction and dismantling. Naval Group’s unique know-how in autonomous systems, underwater weapons and drones place it in pole position to become European leader in the sector. As a high-tech company, it draws on its outstanding expertise, unique design and production resources and ability to establish strategic partnerships, in particular within the framework of transfers of technology. It also provides shipyard and naval base services. Ever mindful of the issues concerning corporate social responsibility (CSR), Naval Group is a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact. Located on five continents, the group generates revenue of 4.355 billion euros and has 16,722 employees (Full-Time Equivalent average annual workforce figures as on 31 December 2024)
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