The UK Ministry of Defence hosted eight maritime defence enterprises, including several small and medium-sized firms, on a UK Pavilion at the EuroNaval exhibition in Paris, held 3 to 6 November 2026. The government news story said the firms displayed technologies ranging from uncrewed surface vessels to maritime propulsion monitoring systems to an international audience of governments, naval staff and industry.

The ministry's defence export SME engagement team also held a "Meet the Supply Chain" session aimed at helping smaller firms reach the European defence market through primes, mid-tiers and trade associations. Oliver Harry, National Armaments International Director, said the exhibition brought together governments, armed forces and industry to discuss shared maritime security challenges and future capability needs.

The story also highlighted a Memorandum of Understanding between UK company MSI-Defence Systems and France's Safran to jointly develop and promote naval counter-uncrewed aerial systems integration. John Meldrum, managing director at MSI-Defence Systems, described the agreement as an important step in strengthening international partnerships in air defence. A spokesperson for exhibitor MonsterCAM said the UK ministry presence gave the small firm a European footprint with naval and defence decision-makers.