Xavier Vavasseur is the Founder and Editor in Chief at Naval News. He specializes in engineering, with a focus on mechanical and industrial engineering, as well as aviation and aerospace, including drones. His work has been featured in notable publications, showcasing his expertise in industrial systems design, mechanical systems, and thermodynamics.
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Xavier Vavasseur primarily covers naval warfare, navy vessels, military contracts, international relations, and defense technology. His coverage heavily features press releases and government announcements. Based on this information, it's clear that Xavier would be most receptive to pitches related to new developments in naval technology and military contracts. He may also be interested in international relations as they pertain to naval activities.
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This video is an inside look at Navantia historic Ferrol shipyard in Galicia, Spain, showcasing how the facility has modernized its infrastructure to handle high-rate production for modern naval defense projects, most notably the F-110 frigate program.
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Naval Group handed over the fourth Barracuda type nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) De Grasse (S636) to the French defense procurement agency (DGA) and to the French Navy (Marine Nationale) on 24 June 2026.
Ukraine's Global Mark has just unveiled its first-ever Extra-Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV) at the Eurosatory 2026 defense exhibition in Paris: the Sea Trident ST-1000.
PENGUIN Shipyard International has completed and delivered a composite superstructure (CSS) using Saab's unique technology for the Republic of Singapore Navy's new Multi Role Combat Vessel (MRCV).
At Eurosatory 2026, MBDA unveiled its new generation “Land Cruise Missile – Naval Cruise Missile (LCM – NCM) MK2”, the European very long-range and high-performance cruise missile.
On July 7, 2026, Denmark, Finland, Germany, and Norway signed a letter of intent to expand NATO ISR capabilities with up to five high-altitude Triton drones.
The European Commission and MBDA sign agreements for the HYDIS project, launching a 3-year concept phase for the AQUILA hypersonic missile interceptor.
Admiral Christophe Cluzel was appointed as the 64th Chief of Staff of the French Navy ( Chef d'état-major de la Marine , CEMM on July 15, 2026. He succeeds to Admiral Nicolas Vaujour at the head of the French Navy.
