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France Advances Tactical Drone Evaluation

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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.

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AviTrader / Heike Tamm09-11-2026
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.
Airbus09-10-2026
Airbus Helicopters announced on 10 September 2026 that France's DMAe ordered four U050 Capa-X systems for Army and Navy evaluation in France.
sUAS News09-01-2026
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.