On July 3, 2025, France’s massive AI drone deal set to shape battlefield training and readiness marks a decisive step in modernizing the French Army’s capabilities. In a move that signals a profound trust in emerging defense tech, Paris-based startup Harmattan AI has been awarded a multi-million-euro contract to deliver 1,000 AI-enabled micro-drones for the French forces. These drones are expected to enhance operational training ahead of the Orion 2026 multinational exercise. As reported by Harmattan AI, the agreement underscores the growing reliance on AI-driven, software-defined systems to maintain strategic advantage in increasingly contested environments. Read Full Defense news at this link.
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| As France prepares its forces for the next generation of operations, this landmark deal signals a bold commitment to local innovation and technological self-reliance, an approach that could become the new standard for European defense procuremen (Picture source: Harmattan AI) |