CMN NAVAL has secured €85 million in structured financing through a club deal with six of France’s largest banks: LCL, Bpifrance, Crédit Agricole Normandie, La Banque Postale, Caisse d’Epargne Normandie, and Crédit Mutuel de Maine-Anjou et Basse-Normandie. This financing will drive major investments in Research and Development, Artificial Intelligence, and advanced naval technologies, as well...Read More

Beginning of July, CMN – Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie successfully demonstrated the UHSI32 MkII, an autonomous drone variant of the HSI32, at sea. Observed by the French Navy, MTG Marinetechnik GmbH, and GERMAN NAVAL YARDS, the trial showcased advanced capabilities: Fully autonomous navigation with real-time obstacle avoidance Live interception and escort of a moving target...Read More

CMN NAVAL proudly took the stage at the “Protect, Explore, and Decarbonize” session of the United Nations Ocean Conference 2025. Fadi Pataq spotlighted two groundbreaking initiatives shaping the future of our oceans: – Tara Polar Station – a revolutionary floating research platform advancing polar science and deepening our understanding of climate change. – HydroQuest –...Read More

CMN NAVAL and EDGE Group proudly announce the launch of AD NAVAL (ADN), a groundbreaking joint venture that will transform the future of naval shipbuilding. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, ADN is set to become a global leader, backed by a €7 billion non-NATO commercial order pipeline to accelerate its growth. This strategic milestone builds on...Read More

CMN NAVAL made a significant impact at NAVDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi, where we showcased our cutting-edge technologies and engaged with distinguished guests, including His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE; His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; and His Highness Sheikh...Read More

We are delighted to announce the successful simultaneous keel laying for the C200 blocks of the Angola BR71 Corvette programme, a collaborative effort between CMN – Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie and ADSB. These landmark events, held in Cherbourg and Abu Dhabi, celebrate the remarkable collaboration between the two shipyards and their unified approach to the...Read More

CMN – Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie celebrates a historic milestone in marking the success of its enduring partnership with Saudi Arabia. We were pleased to welcome Admiral Mohammad Bin Abdulrahman Bin Hamed Al-Gharibi, Head of the Royal Saudi Naval Force (RSNF), and his delegation at CMN. This visit highlights a significant achievement in the collaboration...Read More