Last Update: 09/15/2026 at 6:33 PM EST
France Advances Tactical Drone Evaluation
Coverage from AviTrader, Airbus, and others
What's Going On

France has ordered four Airbus Helicopters U050 Capa-X systems, comprising eight aircraft, for French Army and Navy evaluation under the Light Tactical Drone System program.
The order follows land and maritime trials that reported seven-hour endurance, 100-kilometer range, dual-payload operation, and transportability on two pickup trucks, with delivery planned for 2027.
