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A Dutch court has ruled that a Brabant Carnaval group's parody of an ABBA song infringes on the original's copyrights, leading to its removal from Spotify.

Naval Group Hellas, the Greek subsidiary of France’s Naval Group, has signed a framework agreement with PPC Inspectra for maintenance support services.

Pierre-Eric Pommellet, CEO of Naval Group, stated that European governments are increasingly choosing to 'buy European' for defense procurement, reflecting a broader push within the continent.

The year 2026 is a milestone for the Hellenic Navy, with the third FDI frigate, 'FORMION,' having begun its sea trials, marking significant deliveries of frigates produced by Naval Group.

As Lithuania considers acquiring new naval vessels, French defense company Naval Group and Vakarų laivų gamykla are moving to practical stages of potential cooperation that could lead to ship construction in Klaipėda. This follows discussions held in May.

Sweden has confirmed a multi-billion dollar deal to purchase four frigates from the French company Naval Group. This acquisition aims to bolster Sweden's naval capabilities amid increasing security concerns in the Baltic region.
Saab experienced a significant setback as the Swedish government opted to purchase new frigates from France's Naval Group in a multi-billion dollar deal, though Saab will still supply equipment for the vessels.

French company Naval Group signed a memorandum of understanding with Croatian shipyards Iskra and 3. maj Rijeka, along with Orqa, to build and partially equip two Gowind corvettes for the Croatian Navy.

Naval Group is expanding its strategic presence in Greece, with a focus on Salamis Shipyards and METLEN, building on its involvement with the FDI HN frigates program for the Hellenic Navy.

Fonderie Atlantique Industrie in Nantes, a century-old foundry that produced propellers for Naval Group, has ceased operations due to a lack of orders, citing foreign competition and market evolution.

Oil tankers and other commercial vessels are turning around and avoiding the Red Sea following threats and attacks by Yemen's Houthis, with at least nine ships making U-turns near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This highlights concerns about global trade and has prompted Dubai to unveil a deal for a new port system to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

Naval Group and PPC Inspectra have formed an agreement for the maintenance support of the Hellenic Navy's FDI frigates. This partnership involves the inspection and ongoing support of the vessels.

Latvian underwater drone manufacturer SUBmerge Baltic signed a cooperation memorandum with French defense and maritime technology company Naval Group to integrate control systems for its drones.

The Hellenic Navy's fleet modernization is advancing as French shipbuilder Naval Group accelerates the delivery of high-tech FDI frigates, supported by Greek defense manufacturers.

Naval Group has signed two new contracts with Greek companies for the FDI Belharra frigates program, further strengthening industrial cooperation.
French Naval Group announced its readiness to deliver frigates to Sweden on schedule, highlighting fast deliveries as a key reason for Sweden's selection of the company.
Sweden has officially confirmed its order for four new frigates from the French company Naval Group, a deal reportedly worth over $4 billion, marking a significant investment in strengthening Sweden's naval capabilities and Baltic defense.

The Greek FDI 'Nearchos' naval vessel has successfully completed its second phase of sea trials, a three-week period during which Naval Group continued testing its sensors and other systems.

Greek industrial and energy company Metlen has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with French naval defense firm Naval Group, positioning itself as a strategic partner in the French naval supply chain.
The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its accompanying naval group have made their first visit to Sweden, docking in Malmö harbor on Tuesday.
A naval group has reported that Iran-backed Houthi forces are now prepared to launch attacks on ships, indicating a potential escalation of maritime threats.

Latvian defense technology firm SUBmerge Baltic and French defense and maritime technology company Naval Group have signed a memorandum of understanding in Riga to collaborate on the development of autonomous underwater vehicles.

The Greek frigate 'Formion' has returned to the Naval Group shipyard in Lorient after completing four days of sea trials.
Mesko, a company from Poland's PGZ Group, has signed an agreement with French shipbuilding group Naval Group, paving the way for the integration of the Polish Piorun anti-aircraft missile with the multi-purpose Rampart launcher, marking a first step towards Polish military presence.

Sweden and France have become privileged defense partners, with Stockholm announcing plans to acquire four defense and intervention frigates from the French company Naval Group. This order highlights growing strategic ties, facilitated by Sweden's recent accession to NATO.

Sweden plans to order four frigates from French company Naval Group in a $4 billion contract, tripling its air defense capacity as the new NATO member focuses on security threats in the Baltic Sea.
A Spanish frigate has returned from Cyprus after the government declined to send it to Hormuz. France had proposed that the 'Méndez Núñez' remain part of a naval group led by the aircraft carrier 'Charles de Gaulle', which is heading to Hormuz to restore freedom of navigation.

The American aircraft carrier USS George HW Bush and its naval group are reportedly sailing around Africa via the Cape of Good Hope, avoiding the Suez Canal, in a move related to Middle East operations.

Metlen and Naval Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding on March 19, 2026, to explore future cooperation on submarine and surface vessel projects for international markets.