Maritime Defence: Danish export promotion to France
Meet representatives from the French and Danish armed forces as well as networking with French companies and being heard and seen by the representatives from the French Government's Defence procurement and technology agency (DGA). This market visit offers a great business potential for the Danish companies who wish to enter the French market or further develop their existing business in France.
Time
15.11.2023 - 16.11.2023
Location
France, Paris, Venue : « La Maison du Danemark »
Price
DKK 18.900* per company (max 2 participants per company).
The price is based on minimum 7 participating companies.
This market visit is subsidised by The Trade Council. To participate with subsidy, your company must be eligible to receive subsidies based on the de-minimis-rules and regulations from The Trade Council.
The price is based on a minimum participation of 7 companies.
*The price is excl. VAT, flights, local travel and accommodation.
Please sign up by 29 September.
French naval industry - Latest market developments
World military expenditure reaches a new record high as European spending surges and France’s government is expectedly going to be pouring hundreds of billions of euros into shoring up its military apparatus via its newest military programming law, which, if enacted, would support new capability efforts and ongoing programs through the end of the decade. In this respect, President Macron has proposed a $438 billion military budget plan to the French parliament, which is expected to be passed before the event.
In recent months, the Chief of Staff of the French Navy, Admiral Pierre Vandier, has repeatedly underlined the extent and dangers of "naval rearmament" in the world, in particular in areas of interest to France, like the Mediterranean and the Indo-Pacific. Consequently, the French Navy´s capabilities are going to be strengthened in the coming years with several new ships being built, thereof a new aircraft carrier and more "first rank" frigates, but also technological developments and investments in new areas of conflict such as cyber, seabed warfare, drones and space.
French defence 2024-2030
• €5 billion for intelligence and counterintelligence efforts
• €13 billion for overseas capabilities and initiatives
• €5 billion for “drones” to include unmanned systems and remotely operated munitions
• €5 billion for surface-to-air defence capabilities
• €16 billion for munitions, including modernization of long-range anti-ship missiles, F321 heavy torpedoes, and new surface-to-air and air-to-air interceptors
• €49 billion for maintenance and conditional operations, a 49% increase over the previous LPM
• €10 billion for innovative technology investments
• €6 billion for the space domain
• €4 billion for cyber defence
What to expect?
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An unique opportunity to connect with representatives from the French and Danish armed forces and French Government
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Meet defence industry leaders and technical experts
- Gain insight on the French navy market
- An opportunity to present your products and services to French Government's Defence procurement and technology agency (DGA).
Agenda
Individual arrival and networking dinner for Danish participants on November 15. You will meet industry colleagues and get updates on the possibilities for cooperation within the navy segment.
On November 16, we will spend the day at « La Maison du Danemark » where you will meet representatives from the French and Danish armed forces as well as networking with French companies.
Deadline for sign up
Please sign up by 29 September.
Tentative program at « La Maison du Danemark »
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09:30
Welcome coffee and networking
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10:00
Welcome
H.E. the Ambassador Michael Starbæk Christensen and Defence Attaché, Colonel Nicolas T. Veicherts -
10:10
Words of introduction
H.R.H Prince Joachim -
10:15
Planned and potential future acquisitions for the Danish navy
Navy Captain Jakob D. Rousøe, Director of the Navy Systems DivisionAcquisition plans for the Danish Navy (e.g. ships/platforms, weapon systems, Command and Control systems) by the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation Agency (DALO) (already planned capabilities)
Trends and priorities in the current and future geopolitical security environment by the Danish Navy (a forecast of the capabilities the navy would potentially need in the future)
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10:45
Planned and potential future acquisitions for the French Navy
Colonel (ICA) Francois Watteau, DGA - Naval Management Unit Deputy Director (TBC)Acquisition plans for the French Navy (e.g. ships, weapon systems, Command and Control systems) by, the French Defence procurement and technology agency (DGA) (already planned capabilities)
Trends and priorities in the current and future geopolitical security environment by the French Navy (a forecast of the capabilities the navy would potentially need in the future) -
11:15
Presentation of the Danish Patrol Ship Consortium
(Rtd) Admiral Nils Wang - Naval Team Denmark -
11:45
Break / networking
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12:00
Maritime Exchange panel debate
Theme oriented presentations from three French and three Danish strongholds (eg. modularity, C2, weapon systems, seabed situational awareness and underwater warfare, space).
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13:30
Lunch and networking (buffet)
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14:15
Presentation of participating companies
(1 minute/company)
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14:45
Speed dating
(10 minutes/company)
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17:30
Closing remarks
GICAN -
17:45
End of event drinks
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19:30
Optional networking dinner
This event is subsidised by The Trade Council. To participate with subsidy, your company must be eligible to receive subsidies based on the de-minimis-rules and regulations from the Trade Council.
The de minimis-enactment means that a company can receive public subsidies of maximum EUR 200,000 within a period of three financial years. To receive subsidies, companies must be registered with a Danish VAT-number and complete a business form.
This export promotion is arranged by Danish Export Association in cooperation with Naval Team Denmark and GICAN.
Contact
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Mie J. Jakobsen
Head of Marine and Head of Cruise & Ferry+45 2173 6336 mjj@danishexport.dk
Mie J. Jakobsen
Head of Marine and Head of Cruise & Ferry
Mie er frontfigur for Marine- og Cruise & Ferry-netværkene. Med stor erfaring inden for eksport og rådgivning af virksomheder på både strategisk og praktisk niveau kan hun hjælpe dig videre, hvis du vil øge din virksomheds eksport.
Mie har boet og arbejdet i Hamborg, inden hun blev projektleder hos Dansk-Tysk Handelskammer. Der arbejdede hun i seks år, hvor hun fik erfaring med en lang række brancher – blandt andet transport og logistik. Derudover har Mie rådgivet virksomheder i forbindelse med licitationer i FN-regi.
