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Nuclear Propulsion
SNA Barracuda
Design and construction of the onboard nuclear reactors for the 6 nuclear-powered attack submarines of the Barracuda program.
6 nuclear-powered attack submarines
1 reactor delivered every 2 years
4 SSN delivered to the French Navy
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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES
Barracuda, the second generation of French SNA
Nuclear-powered attack submarines (SNA), based in Toulon, are designed for naval combat, the protection of the French aircraft carrier, and intelligence gathering. These submarines, which are larger than the Rubis-class SNA submarines they are replacing, are among the most compact in the world. They are scheduled to remain in service through the 2060s.
our role
6 onboard nuclear reactors
TechnicAtome is the prime contractor responsible for the design and construction of the nuclear reactors for the six attack submarines in the series. These submarines are equipped with an onboard nuclear reactor that offers ever-increasing availability, power capacity, and nuclear safety.
Key Project Milestones
July 2026
December 2025
November 2024
April 2024
July 2023
September 2022
November 2020
December 2019
January 2007
SNA Barracuda
Project in Pictures
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OUR PROJECTS
Long-term projects in challenging environments
For more than 50 years, TechnicAtome has been designing, building, operating, and maintaining nuclear reactors in support of strategic programs.
