French DGA Orders Third Nuclear Submarine

The French Délégation Générale pour l’Armement (DGA) has placed an order with DCNS for a third Barracuda-type nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) for the French Navy.

The order is part of a framework programme contract awarded to DCNS in December 2006 for the delivery of six next-generation SSNs between 2017 and 2028.

The new SSNs will replace the existing six Rubis Class nuclear submarines.

The Barracuda weapons payload includes next-generation type F21 heavyweight torpedoes, SM39 anti-ship missiles and MdCN-type naval cruise missiles.

Covid-19 Report — Updated twice a week Understanding the Covid-19 outbreak, the economic impact and implications for specific sectors

Get the free report

Our parent business intelligence company

The boats will also be fully equipped for missions with Nato naval forces and special operations.

The first and second SSNs, Suffren and Duguay-Trouin, are currently under construction at DCNS Cherbourg shipyard, Octeville, France.