# Euronaval 2026 in Villepinte: drones and naval rearmament > On October 27, 2026, the Ministry of the Armed Forces announced a press briefing on naval innovation and drones ahead of the Euronaval exhibition. The exhibition opens on November 1 in Villepinte around the theme of 'hybrid fleets' combining warships and drones, while French shipyards are driven by military orders. On November 3 and 4, naval industry players must adapt to drone technologies; Naval Group discusses the European corvette program, unveils the SCX26 destroyer concept, and ArianeGroup presents its B-Strike missiles. On November 5, Marine Le Pen, Édouard Philippe, and Bruno Retailleau are expected at the exhibition, where the National Rally (RN) has not yet unveiled its proposals on defense. On November 7, Naval Group presents a model of the future aircraft carrier France Libre, and its CEO estimates that drones will not replace warships. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 11 events in Seine-Saint-Denis, followed from 27 October 2026 to 7 November 2026. 23 articles from 12 sources (security, economy, politics); last updated on 7 November 2026 at 09:30. - Status: ongoing - Category: Security, Economy, Politics - Place: Seine-Saint-Denis - First detected: 27 October 2026 at 17:41 - Updated: 7 November 2026 at 09:30 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/256-euronaval-2026-in-villepinte-drones-and-naval-rearmament ## Timeline (11 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, 3 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. 2 sources, 2 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 ### 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 --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Euronaval 2026 in Villepinte: drones and naval rearmament”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/256-euronaval-2026-in-villepinte-drones-and-naval-rearmament Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology