France Pursues Military Drone Industry Development Through Pact

Ukrainian soldiers train with drones
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PARIS—France’s Defense Ministry has formed a pact with the country’s drone industry in a bid to establish sovereign capabilities in sub-150-kg uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and payloads. In recognition of the growing impact that small drones have had on the war in Ukraine with Russia, France is...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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