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DCNS (Direction des Constructions Navales Services) is a naval defence company based in France and is one of Europe's leading shipbuilders. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics.

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History

Following the Second World War, the French government had its military ships designed and built by the Direction des constructions navales (DCN), later incorporated into the military procurement agency Délégation générale pour l'armement (DGA). World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Délégation générale pour l’armement, in English the “General Delegation for Ordnance” or DGA, is the French government agency which conducts development

In the 1990s, scandals erupted around management and accounting practices inside DCN. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 In naval arsenals such as that of Toulon, corruption and mismanagement of funds were discovered; high-level military officers and engineers were charged and put on trial. Toulon ( Provençal Occitan: Tolon in classical norm or Touloun in Mistralian norm is a city in southern France and a large In Criminology, corporate crime refers to crimes committed either by a Corporation (i A 2001 report by the Cour des Comptes denounced haphazard accounting and handling of inventory. The Cour des Comptes ( French for "Court of Accounts" is a French government Quasi-judicial body charged with conducting Audits of most

In 1997, the French government decided to reform its shipbuilding and procurement system for naval systems. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Design and procurement was separated from production; DCN retained the industrial side.

In 2000, DCN was transformed into a national service under the direct responsibility of the Minister of Defence, no longer under DGA. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The Minister of Defence ( Ministère de la Défense) is the French Government cabinet member charged with running the Military of France In 2001 the government announced plans to transform DCN into a regular company. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar.

In 2002 DCN and Thales established the joint company Armaris to exploit their combined capabilities. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Thales Group ( is a French Electronics company delivering mission-critical information systems and services for the Aerospace, Defense This collaboration has improved DCN's weapons systems portfolio and increased Thales' business in shipbuilding. Armaris owns 50% of Horizon SAS, the development agency for the French/Italian Horizon frigate programme and 50% of EuroSysNav SAS, the primary contractor for the Horizon's combat system (including DCN's SYLVER launcher). History France, Italy and the UK issued a joint requirement in 1992 after the failure of the NATO Frigate Replacement (NFR-90 project The Sylver (Systeme de Lancement Vertical is a vertical Missile launcher designed by DCNS. Thales is at present working with BAE Systems on the contract for the Royal Navy's Future Carrier (CVF) and submitted a bid for the future French carrier in competition with DCN. BAE Systems plc (BAE is a British defence and aerospace company headquartered in Farnborough, England, that has global interests particularly History Requirement The 22000 tonne Invincible class aircraft carriers ''Invincible'', ''Illustrious'' and ''Ark Royal'' However, in June of 2002 DCN and Thales extended their collaboration by announcing that they will share the role of primary contractor for the French carrier project. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.

On 29 March 2007, DCN and Thales finalised an agreement with the French government and consolidated their naval activities in France. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. DCN acquired all of Thales' French business, excluding its equipment activities, and became the sole shareholder of Armaris and MOPA2. Simultaneously, Thales acquired a 25% stake in DCN along with the French government, which retained a 75% stake. [1]

On 4 April 2007, the newly-merged company unveiled itself as DCNS. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [2]

Major projects

Propulsion

Surface Vessels

Submarines

Note: the nuclear power plants of the submarines are designed and maintained by the CEA (Atomic Energy Commission). The WR-21 is an advanced marine gas turbine designed to power the latest naval surface combatants of the partner nations (e Ships in class The two vessels of the Clemenceau class are ''Clemenceau'', lead ship of the class was laid down in 1955, and commissioned History Development of Clemenceau represented France's successful effort to produce its own class of multi-role carriers to replace American and British ships which were The list of ship launches in 1957 includes a chronological list of all Ships launched in 1957. Combat History 1977 The list of ship launches in 1960 includes a chronological list of all ships launched in 1960 Background São Paulo is the Flagship of the Brazilian Navy. It replaced the World War II -era carrier ''Minas Gerais'', which The list of ship launches in 1988 includes a chronological list of all Ships launched in 1988. The list of ship launches in 1996 includes a chronological list of all Ships launched in 1996. Development Construction The carrier replaced ''Foch'', a conventionally-powered aircraft carrier in 2001 The list of ship launches in 1992 includes a chronological list of all Ships launched in 1992. Background The previous French carriers Clemenceau and Foch were completed in 1961 and 1963 respectively History France, Italy and the UK issued a joint requirement in 1992 after the failure of the NATO Frigate Replacement (NFR-90 project For the bird see Frigatebird. A frigate /ˈfrɪgɪt/ is a warship See also List of ship launches in 2005 The list of ship launches in 2005 includes a chronological list of all Ships launched in 2005. The list of ship launches in 2006 includes a chronological list of all Ships launched in 2006. French version Context In the late 1980s the Marine Nationale started the studies for frigates adapted to low-intensity conflicts in the post-Cold War era The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, KSA ( المملكة العربية السعودية, al-Mamlaka al-ʻArabiyya as-Suʻūdiyya) or Suudi Article conforms to British English usage (WikipediaManual of Style#National varieties of English & Day-Month-Year format (WikipediaManual of Style (dates and numbers#Dates Singapore Taiwan ( Taiwanese: Tâi-oân/Tāi-oân (historically 大灣/台員/大員/台圓/大圓/台窩灣 is an Island in East Asia. The Commissariat à l’énergie atomique (Atomic Energy Commission or CEA, is a French “public establishment of an industrial and commercial character” whose

Weapons systems

See also

External links

References

  1. ^ The consolidation of naval activities in France between Thales and DCN is operational. History Although the Rubis belonged to the same generation as the ''Redoutable'' class due to President Charles De Gaulle insistence on acquiring See also France and weapons of mass destruction FOST Scorpène characteristics The Scorpène class of ships has three subtypes: the Basic Basic-AIP (with the MESMA Air-independent propulsion) and Compact Ships French Navy built by Arsenal de Cherbourg Agosta (S 620 - completed 1977 - decommissioned 1997 Bévéziers The Sylver (Systeme de Lancement Vertical is a vertical Missile launcher designed by DCNS. Anti-aircraft warfare, or air defense, is any method of engaging hostile military Aircraft in defence of ground objectives, ground or naval forces See also Shipbuilding (song. Shipbuilding is the construction of Ships It normally takes place in a specialized facility known as a DCNS. Retrieved on 2007-05-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the
  2. ^ DCN Becomes DCNS. DCNS. Retrieved on 2007-05-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the
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