https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/as-maritime-threats-rise-france-seeks-to-bolster-europe-s-naval-powerContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/as-maritime-threats-rise-france-seeks-to-bolster-europe-s-naval-powerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/as-maritime-threats-rise-france-seeks-to-bolster-europe-s-naval-power#u192157Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:47:46 +0000France used the Euronaval 2026 exhibition in Paris to advance its drive for a stronger European naval industrial base as maritime threats grow. Naval Group unveiled the SCX26, an 8,800-ton future combat ship concept armed with more than 100 missiles and a 100 kW laser, alongside a new drone carrier design. The show drew 713 exhibitors, a 45% increase over 2024, and emphasized hybrid fleets mixing crewed and uncrewed systems. French officials argued Europe must buy European to sustain sovereign capabilities.Why it mattersRising hybrid threats in the Mediterranean and North Atlantic have exposed