French armed forces to acquire R2-600 drones from Fly-R to boost intelligence capability.

According to information published by Fly-R on June 17, 2025, the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) has officially selected the R2-600 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), marking a strategic milestone in France’s pursuit of autonomous, high-endurance aerial surveillance capabilities. This decision comes after several years of research and development by Fly-R, a French aerospace innovator specializing in advanced aerodynamic platforms. The R2-600’s selection by the DGA not only confirms the technological validity of its hybrid propulsion and aerodynamic configuration but also positions Fly-R as a serious industrial player capable of delivering cutting-edge ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) platforms to national and international customers. Read full Defense Aerospace News at this link ...
The R2-600 from Fly-R is a high-altitude long-endurance UAV with hybrid propulsion designed for ISR missions, offering over 20 hours of flight endurance and operational capability up to 13,700 m. (Picture source: Fly-R)

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