As the modernisation of a number of navies of the region is currently underway, the France-headquartered high-tech naval solution provider, DCNS hopes it would be able to cash in on the emerging opportunities in some of the countries, including Qatar, where upgrading of technologies and solutions are currently on in full swing.
Speaking to this newspaper, GCC regional delegate of the company Jean Luc Thouvenel said the role played by DCNS in modernising navies have enhanced its visibility and enlarged their footprint across the Middle East in recent years. “After we manufactured vessels for the use of the Egyptian Navy in our own facilities in France, ships were designed in Egypt, using our technology solutions in Alexandria, the DCNS official said.
The acclaimed French company, which has supplied an array of vessels to nearly 50 navies in the world is hopeful that there would be takers at different levels for their solutions across the region, where there has been a remarkable growth in defence spending by countries.
DCNS builds, designs submarines and surface combatants, and develops associated systems and infrastructure. Many naval bases and naval shipyards are among its list of clients.  
Considered among the leaders in providing effective solutions to make naval defence stronger with advanced frigates and multi-purpose vessels, the company hopes its role in modernising the fleets of such navies as those of Egypt and Saudi Arabia would go a long way in landing new orders for its vessels.
DCNS Frigates, helicopter carriers and Cowind vessels are also in use by the navy in Malaysia. The company’s technological solutions are also being used by the Indian navy these days for building a Scorpene submarine vessel at Mumbai’s Mazagon Docks, it is learnt. 
The French group has also expanded its expertise and focus into marine renewable energy in a big way.
A member of the UN Global Compact, the company generated revenues of over 3.1bn pounds last year.