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France's Naval Group looks for new submarine contracts in Indo-Pacific region

Following the cancellation of its mega 12-submarine contract with Australia on 15 September, France's Naval Group is making a fresh effort to find new contracts in the Indo-Pacific region. The countries offering the best prospects, however, are currently facing short-term budget constraints. [...] (689 words)
Published on 04/10/2021 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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