European Patrol Corvette (EPC) Conference 2025: Driving the Future of European Naval Defense at Seafuture 2025

European Patrol Corvette (EPC) Conference 2025: Driving the Future of European Naval Defense at Seafuture 2025

European Patrol Corvette (EPC) Conference 2025: Driving the Future of European Naval Defense at Seafuture 2025"

[La Spezia, Italy – September 30, 2025] – The EPC Conference is set to take place in La Spezia, Italy, during the Naval Exhibition “Seafuture 2025” bringing together industry leaders, naval experts, and defense officials to discuss the latest advancements in the European Patrol Corvette (EPC) program. The program is supported by a consortium of major European shipbuilders and defense organizations, ensuring a collaborative approach to naval innovation. The main partners involved in the project include Fincantieri, Naval Group, Navantia, coordinated by Naviris, and Occar as coordinating body and contracting authority, overseeing the management and implementation of the EPC program, ensuring efficiency and interoperability among European navies. The program is co-financed by the European Commission, with funding allocated through the European Defence Fund (EDF). In its latest phase, the Commission has approved a budget of up to €154.5 million, supporting the design, development, and integration of innovative technologies for the EPC.

A Strategic Event for European Naval Innovation

With the EPC program advancing towards its next phase, the EPC Conference will provide exclusive insights into the design, modular capabilities, and operational flexibility of the future corvette-class vessels.

Main Highlights of the Conference

• Program Status Update –Naviris representatives will present the latest developments in the EPC/MMPC project.
• Technological Innovations – Discussions on modular configurations, multi-mission capabilities, and advanced combat systems.
• Industry Collaboration – Strengthening partnerships between European shipyards and defense institutions.

Join the Conference

The EPC Conference 2025 is a must-attend for the Clients and Partners involved in the Program.

Join us!

📅 Date: October 30, 2025    Hour: from 3.00 p.m. 📍 Location: Seafuture– Conference room 2 (Arsenale Militare Marittimo di La Spezia, Viale Giovanni Amendola 1, 19121 La Spezia, Italia)

For further information, contact:

www.europeanpatrolcorvette.com

epc-info@naviris.com

About Naviris

Naviris is a 50/50 owned joint venture by Fincantieri and Naval Group, officially launched in January 2020. With this alliance bringing new opportunities to the surface ship market, Fincantieri and Naval Group have cemented their joint desire to build a future of excellence for the shipbuilding industry and navies. The two European leaders with complementary offers, supported by a large ecosystem, came together to better serve the world’s navies and mutually increase their competitive edge. They are materialising their shared worldwide ambition: the alliance is based on a mutual understanding of the challenges and realities of naval defence in the world of today. Naviris is dedicated to opening the doors to the international markets of tomorrow.

Naviris at the heart of European Defense

Media contact:

info@naviris.com

www.naviris.com

About Fincantieri

Fincantieri is one of the world's largest shipbuilding groups, the only player active in all high complexity marine industry sectors. The Group is a leader in the construction of cruise ships, naval and offshore vessels, and stands out for its extensive experience in the development of underwater solutions, thanks to its integrated industrial structure capable of managing and coordinating all activities related to the commercial, defense, and dual-use sectors. It holds a strong presence in key markets also thanks to the internalization of high value-added, distinctive technologies; it is also a leader in sustainable innovation and in the digital transformation of the shipbuilding sector. The company is active in the field of mechatronics, electronics, and digital naval systems, as well as in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and marine interiors solutions. It also offers a wide range of after-sales services, including logistic support and fleet assistance. With over 230 years of history and more than 7,000 ships built, Fincantieri is a global player with a production network of 18 shipyards worldwide and over 23,000 employees. It maintains its know-how, expertise and management centres in Italy, where it directly employs over 12,000 workers and creates around 90,000 indirect jobs.

Press Office:

Tel.  +39 040 3192473     

press.office@fincantieri.it

Investor Relations

Tel. +39 040 3192111

investor.relations@fincantieri.it

About Naval Group

As an international naval defence player, Naval Group is a partner for countries seeking to maintain control of their maritime sovereignty. Naval Group develops innovative solutions to meet its customers’ requirements. The group is present throughout the entire life cycle of vessels. It designs, produces, equips, integrates, supports and upgrades submarines and surface ships, as well as their systems and equipment, right up to the final phases of deconstruction and dismantling. Naval Group’s unique know-how in autonomous systems, underwater weapons and drones place it in pole position to become European leader in the sector. As a high-tech company, it draws on its outstanding expertise, unique design and production resources and ability to establish strategic partnerships, in particular within the framework of transfers of technology. It also provides shipyard and naval base services.

Ever mindful of the issues concerning corporate social responsibility (CSR), Naval Group is a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact. Located on five continents, the group generates revenue of 4.355 billion euros and has 16,722 employees (Full-Time Equivalent average annual workforce - figures as on 31 December 2024).

Press contacts:

Bénédicte Mano : benedicte.mano@naval-group.com +33 (0)6 76 46 17 77

www.naval-group.com

About Navantia

With a history of more than 300 years building ships for the Spanish Navy, Navantia is a state-owned strategic Defence and technology company. Its areas of specialization range from shipbuilding (surface and submarine), to the design and integration of state-of-the art systems, life cycle support and smart services. Additionally, through its brand Navantia Seanergies, it is a global supplier for the development of offshore wind energy and other green energies such as hydrogen. Navantia employs nearly 4,000 people directly in Spain, mainly at its offices in Ferrol and Fene (A Coruña), Puerto, Real, San Fernando, Cádiz and Rota (Cádiz), Cartagena (Murcia Region) and Madrid and has subsidiaries in Australia, Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom.

Committed to building a safe and sustainable future through technological excellence and industrial collaboration, Navantia has contracts with Governments and companies around the world, as well as ties with universities and technological and academic centres. It contributes to sustainability and innovation through its daily commitment to people and the planet through its ESG practices. It is owned 100% by the Sociedad Española de Participaciones Industriales (SEPI), attached to the Spanish Ministry of Finance.

Press contacts:

Carolina Jiménez cjmenez@navantia.es +34 600905518

Esther Benito ebenito@navantia.es +34 690109243

www.navantia.es