Last Update: 10/05/2026 at 1:33 PM EST
Airbus U050 Capa-X
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The U050 Capa-X is an uncrewed aerial system developed by Airbus Helicopters for military missions.
French land and maritime trials have demonstrated a seven-hour endurance, a range of up to 100 kilometers, and the ability to carry two payloads; the system is also designed for transport using two pickup trucks. France’s Aeronautical Maintenance Directorate ordered systems for evaluation by the Army and Navy through the Light Tactical Drone System programme, with imagery and signals intelligence among the intended mission capabilities.
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France's Aeronautical Maintenance Directorate ordered four additional Airbus Helicopters U050 Capa-X systems in France for French Navy and Army evaluations, with deliveries planned for 2027.
9/11/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Airbus Helicopters announced on 10 September 2026 that France's DMAe ordered four U050 Capa-X systems for Army and Navy evaluation in France.
9/10/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
The French Aeronautical Maintenance Directorate ordered four Airbus Helicopters U050 Capa-X systems in France for Navy and Army evaluation, with delivery scheduled for 2027.
9/1/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
