DCNS

How Hollande's `bus full of generals' helped beat Germans to sub deal

France — Link

French lobbying, including by François Hollande and 'a bus full of generals', helped win €34bn Australian deal over low-key German rival bid.

France wins €34 billion Australia submarine contract

France — Link

The 12 Shortfin Barracuda submarines will be built by French defence and naval group DCNS in Adelaide using Australian steel.

Russian sailors to leave France amid suspension of warship delivery

France — Link

French shipbuilder DCNS said the 400 sailors training on a helicopter carrier that France is refusing to deliver to Russia would soon return home.

Germany, France 'eye naval shipyards merger'

International — Link

France and Germany are reportedly planning a shipbuilding merger, their biggest industrial partnership since the creation of aerospace group EADS.