27 September 2017
Meeting in Lyon for the bilateral summit, the French and Italian governments announce their intention to seek closer civil and military naval cooperation.
With this alliance bringing new opportunities to the surface ship market, Fincantieri and Naval Group cement their joint desire to build a future of excellence for the shipbuilding industry and navies. They are materialising their shared worldwide ambition.
Meeting in Lyon for the bilateral summit, the French and Italian governments announce their intention to seek closer civil and military naval cooperation.
The governments of both countries provide their full and entire support to the equal-share alliance presented by Fincantieri and Naval Group.
In Rome, the two groups sign the Alliance Cooperation Agreement that defines the operating terms and roadmap of the joint-venture.
The joint-venture officially announces its name, Naviris, which embodies the solidity of the partnership and convergence of long-term visions uniting the two parent companies.
Our shared vision for the future, the foundation of the alliance, is based on a mutual understanding of the challenges and realities of naval defence in the world of today.
Competition is fierce in the global market. Increasingly numerous and experienced newcomers are quickly attacking our areas of competency and pushing back the limits of technological progress, the key to our success. In Europe, the industry is fragmented, opportunities are shrinking and there are fewer contracts.
Confronted with similar market challenges on both sides of the Alps, Fincantieri and Naval Group are pooling a portion of their strengths to develop new energies and retain their leadership, together. Building our sovereignty and controlling our future is tantamount to reinforcing our autonomy.