# Euronaval 2026: French naval industry facing rearmament and drones > The Euronaval show opened on November 2, 2026 in Villepinte against a backdrop of strong military demand, with French shipyards having to overhaul their organization and adapt to drones. Naval Group presented progress on the European corvette project and the SCX26 destroyer concept, while ArianeGroup unveiled its B-Strike missiles. Marine Le Pen, Édouard Philippe and Bruno Retailleau were expected at the show, and the Ministry of the Armed Forces announced an order for Exocet and MdCN missiles from MBDA. The nuclear aircraft carrier France Libre project, with around 800 companies mobilized and electromagnetic catapults, was presented, before the show concluded with the Danae project surface drones and a recruitment day. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 17 events nationwide, followed from 27 October 2026 to 10 November 2026. 35 articles from 15 sources (security, economy, politics); last updated on 10 November 2026 at 07:01. - Status: ongoing - Category: Security, Economy, Politics - Place: Nationwide - First detected: 27 October 2026 at 17:41 - Updated: 10 November 2026 at 07:01 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/256-euronaval-2026-french-naval-industry-facing-rearmament-and-drones ## Reported figures - 4.000 euros ## Coverage angles All three sides cover the same Euronaval show but from distinct angles: the left stresses security issues and the political and social dimension of the event, the center details industrial and technological programs, the right highlights military orders and the presence of presidential candidates. **Common ground** - The Euronaval show is held in Villepinte and highlights drones and hybrid fleets - The Ministry of the Armed Forces announces an order for Exocet and MdCN missiles from MBDA - Marine Le Pen, Édouard Philippe and Bruno Retailleau are expected or present at the show - The France Libre aircraft carrier and the Danae surface drone program are mentioned **Differences** - The left presents the presence of right-wing and far-right political officials at the show in light of the social mobilizations on November 5, an angle absent from the center and right - The left stresses drones as a threat to maritime security, while the center and right present them mainly as equipment and industrial programs - The right stresses rearmament and the characteristics of the MdCN Mk2 missile, a detail little developed by the left - The center emphasizes economic spin-offs and the organization of industrialists, an angle little present on the right ## Timeline (17 events) ### 27 October 2026 — [The Ministry of the Armed Forces outlines the challenges of naval drones ahead of Euronaval](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2101-the-ministry-of-the-armed-forces-outlines-the-challenges-of-naval-drones-ahead.md) The Ministry of the Armed Forces announces a press briefing on October 29 at Balard on naval innovation and drones, ahead of the Euronaval trade show, with the French Navy and the DGA. 1 sources, 3 articles · Nationwide ### 1 November 2026 — [Euronaval naval defense show opens in Villepinte, 'hybrid fleets' at heart of rearmament](https://acturadar.com/en/events/6166-euronaval-naval-defense-show-opens-in-villepinte-hybrid-fleets-at-heart-of.md) The Euronaval global naval defense show opens in Villepinte, highlighting 'hybrid fleets' combining warships and drones. 3 sources, 4 articles · Villepinte — Seine-Saint-Denis ### 2 November 2026 — [French shipyards driven by military orders](https://acturadar.com/en/events/7680-french-shipyards-driven-by-military-orders.md) At the opening of the Euronaval trade show in Villepinte, the French naval sector is benefiting from a surge in military demand, forcing industrial players to reorganise. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 3 November 2026 — [Les drones bouleversent la guerre navale, l'industrie française sur le dossier](https://acturadar.com/en/events/7857-les-drones-bouleversent-la-guerre-navale-l-industrie-francaise-sur-le-dossier.md) Dans un contexte de réarmement mondial, les industriels navals doivent produire plus de navires de guerre tout en s'adaptant aux technologies de drones, un défi auquel la France est confrontée. 3 sources, 3 articles · Nationwide ### 3 November 2026 — [Naval Group assure de la participation française au programme de corvette européenne](https://acturadar.com/en/events/8336-naval-group-assure-de-la-participation-francaise-au-programme-de-corvette.md) Exposant majeur du salon Euronaval, Naval Group détaille les avancées et le léger retard du projet de corvette européenne, en affirmant qu'il n'y a aucun doute sur la participation de la France. 1 sources, 1 articles · Villepinte — Seine-Saint-Denis ### 4 November 2026 — [Naval Group dévoile le SCX26, concept de destroyer du futur](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9169-naval-group-devoile-le-scx26-concept-de-destroyer-du-futur.md) Naval Group présente le SCX26, un concept de destroyer de 8 000 tonnes doté d'un canon électromagnétique et de lasers, pensé pour la guerre navale de demain. 3 sources, 3 articles · Nationwide ### 4 November 2026 — [ArianeGroup présente ses missiles B-Strike au salon Euronaval](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9260-arianegroup-presente-ses-missiles-b-strike-au-salon-euronaval.md) Au salon Euronaval, l'industriel ArianeGroup dévoile B-Strike, une solution de missiles balistiques non nucléaires destinée à frapper en profondeur, qui exigera une capacité de production de masse une fois les premières commandes signées. 1 sources, 1 articles · Not located ### 5 November 2026 — [Le Pen, Philippe et Retailleau attendus à Euronaval à Villepinte](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9921-le-pen-philippe-et-retailleau-attendus-a-euronaval-a-villepinte.md) Marine Le Pen, Édouard Philippe et Bruno Retailleau sont attendus jeudi 5 novembre au salon Euronaval de Villepinte, le plus grand salon mondial de l'industrie navale de défense. 3 sources, 5 articles · Villepinte — Seine-Saint-Denis ### 5 November 2026 — [Euronaval: RN's defence programme still under construction](https://acturadar.com/en/events/10629-euronaval-rn-s-defence-programme-still-under-construction.md) Five months before the presidential election, Marine Le Pen continues her field visits without revealing her proposals on defence, preferring to show herself as listening to the relevant sectors. 2 sources, 2 articles · Villepinte — Seine-Saint-Denis ### 6 November 2026 — [France orders Exocet anti-ship missiles and MdCN from MBDA](https://acturadar.com/en/events/11411-france-orders-exocet-anti-ship-missiles-and-mdcn-from-mbda.md) The Ministry of the Armed Forces has announced an order for new Exocet anti-ship missiles and MdCN naval cruise missiles produced by MBDA, intended to equip French ships. 3 sources, 3 articles · Nationwide ### 7 November 2026 — [France Libre aircraft carrier: around 800 companies mobilized for construction](https://acturadar.com/en/events/12101-france-libre-aircraft-carrier-around-800-companies-mobilized-for-construction.md) Around 800 companies will take part in the construction of the France Libre, a new-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier expected to enter service by 2038, a project that gives them visibility. 2 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide ### 7 November 2026 — [Le design définitif du porte-avions France Libre présenté à Euronaval](https://acturadar.com/en/events/12121-le-design-definitif-du-porte-avions-france-libre-presente-a-euronaval.md) Naval Group a présenté à Villepinte, au salon Euronaval, une nouvelle maquette du futur porte-avions nucléaire France Libre, doté d'un pont d'envol 40 % plus grand que celui du Charles de Gaulle. 1 sources, 1 articles · Villepinte — Seine-Saint-Denis ### 7 November 2026 — [Le PDG de Naval Group analyse la place des drones dans l'industrie navale de défense](https://acturadar.com/en/events/12183-le-pdg-de-naval-group-analyse-la-place-des-drones-dans-l-industrie-navale-de.md) En marge du salon Euronaval de Villepinte, Pierre Éric Pommellet, PDG de Naval Group, estime que les drones ne remplaceront pas les bateaux de guerre tout en constatant leur omniprésence dans le combat en mer. 1 sources, 1 articles · Villepinte — Seine-Saint-Denis ### 8 November 2026 — [The aircraft carrier 'France Libre' will retain electromagnetic catapults](https://acturadar.com/en/events/12856-the-aircraft-carrier-france-libre-will-retain-electromagnetic-catapults.md) The future aircraft carrier 'France Libre' will indeed be equipped with American-designed electromagnetic catapults, with Paris staying the course despite Donald Trump's statements about a return to steam. 2 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide ### 9 November 2026 — [Le projet Danae : trois drones de surface en compétition pour la Marine nationale](https://acturadar.com/en/events/13611-le-projet-danae-trois-drones-de-surface-en-competition-pour-la-marine-nationale.md) Lancé en janvier, le projet Danae met en concurrence trois projets de drones de surface destinés à la protection portuaire et à l'escorte de navires pour la Marine nationale. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 9 November 2026 — [Euronaval : une première journée dédiée au recrutement dans la défense navale](https://acturadar.com/en/events/14137-euronaval-une-premiere-journee-dediee-au-recrutement-dans-la-defense-navale.md) Le salon Euronaval de Villepinte a organisé pour la première fois une journée consacrée au recrutement, illustrant l'attractivité du secteur de la défense et la concurrence entre candidats. 1 sources, 1 articles · Villepinte — Seine-Saint-Denis ### 10 November 2026 — [Le général Bruno Clermont analyse la guerre des drones après Euronaval](https://acturadar.com/en/events/14882-le-general-bruno-clermont-analyse-la-guerre-des-drones-apres-euronaval.md) Après la clôture d'Euronaval 2026, le général Bruno Clermont explique comment les armées françaises se préparent à la guerre des drones. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Euronaval 2026: French naval industry facing rearmament and drones”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/256-euronaval-2026-french-naval-industry-facing-rearmament-and-drones Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology