Inside Naval Group’s Future Submarine CIC & AI Tech

Naval Group opened its testing facility for next-generation submarine Combat Information Centers (CIC) and Combat Management Systems (CMS) during the Euronaval 2026 press trip. Thierry, the company’s Marketing Director for Submarines and a former French Navy submarine commander, demonstrated the new systems.

The presentation covered unified tactical displays that integrate sonar, optronic, and historic tracking data, plus multi-orientation tables that switch from flat to vertical for team briefings. An AI-assisted intercept system calculates hunting routes factoring in time-to-intercept and battery life, while automated acoustic analysis proposes target classifications with confidence percentages. Naval Group says the design keeps a human in the loop, with the commanding officer making the final tactical decision.

Sources: Naval News (YouTube)