Maritime surveillance: French Navy orders three SPYNEL-F panoramic infrared cameras from HGH for the Maritime Gendarmerie

Just one day after receiving the Perséus label on November 4th during Euronaval 2026, French electro-optical specialist HGH announced the sale of three SPYNEL-F panoramic infrared cameras to the French Navy. Procured through the innovation process led by the Navy General Staff’s innovation office, the systems will be deployed for the French Maritime Gendarmerie.

This order initiates the second phase of an experimentation program building on successful operational trials conducted in January 2026. Working closely with the Maritime Gendarmerie, HGH will test the systems across diverse conditions and mission profiles, including search and rescue (SAR) operations, aboard both small and large vessels of the French Navy to validate the operational concept ahead of potential wider adoption.

Part of HGH’s SPYNEL product line, the SPYNEL-F pairs panoramic thermal imaging with a 30 Hz video frame rate and built-in digital stabilization. Its compact footprint and lightweight architecture allow straightforward integration across multiple vessel classes. According to Vincent Leboucher, CEO of HGH, this second experimentation phase demonstrates the company’s focus on delivering compact infrared solutions tailored to evolving maritime security requirements.