Naval Group’s SCX 26 Concept Pairs over 100 Missile Cells with Drones and a 100 kW Laser

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Last year, while the future Military Programming Act [LPM] should increase the National Navy's allocation to eighteen so-called first-class ships [against fifteen at present], MP Yannick Chenevard, rapporteur of program 178 "Employment and Force Preparation – Marine", was asked about the type of the three additional frigates likely to be... This Naval Group article unveils the concept of an 8,000-ton ship, equipped with more than 100 missiles an…

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On the occasion of the Euronaval show, Naval Group presented on 3 November 2026 its orientations for future naval fleets. The industry focuses on the integration of drones with existing combat systems and unveils the SCX26, a concept of surface ship designed as an operational center of a hybrid fleet. Naval Group starts from the observation that [...] L'article SPECIAL EURONAVAL 2026: Naval Group presents the SCX26, a concept of surface ship for…

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Naval Group unveils SCX26 concept combining 96 missile cells with the ability to maintain and coordinate aerial, surface and underwater drones, highlighting the link between firepower, government resilience and combat logistics. Naval Group unveils SCX26 concept with 96 missile cells and drone support facilities, outlining its vision of future naval warfare.

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A futuristic warship with a displacement of approximately 8,000 tons or 10,000 tons according to other information, with the ability to carry dozens of missiles, an electromagnetic cannon, laser weapons and extensive infrastructure to support unmanned systems, is the proposal of the French Naval Group for the naval war of the future and a 15-year horizon. The plan, named SCX26, is presented in […] The article SCX26: The ship – “arsenal” of the f…