France’s Naval Group partners with Nibe Ltd. to develop underwater drones, mine countermeasures
The two companies will leverage their respective expertise to work on underwater autonomous systems
On September 18, 2026, France's defense major Naval Group and Indian defense company Nibe Limited signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advanced naval technologies. The agreement, signed by both companies and their respective group companies, aims to foster cooperation in various areas including underwater drones, mine countermeasure vessels, and submarine technologies.
According to a statement from Naval Group, the MoU provides a framework for the partnership in underwater autonomous systems, future weapon-ready modular launching systems, and mine countermeasure systems. The collaboration is expected to strengthen India's indigenous capabilities in advanced naval technologies and support the nation's self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Marie-Laure Bourgeois, Executive Vice-President, Sales and Marketing of Naval Group, highlighted the commitment to develop sovereign, resilient, and future-ready naval capabilities in India through the partnership. Ganesh Nibe, CMD of Nibe Group, expressed confidence in the company's expertise and ongoing investments, which will bring next-generation naval technologies to India in collaboration with Naval Group.
The MoU signifies the shared commitment between India and France to the Special Global Strategic Partnership and underscores the importance of joint efforts in the naval sector.
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