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Last Update: 10/05/2026 at 11:33 AM EST
France Orders Capa-X for Army, Navy
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France has ordered four Airbus Helicopters U050 Capa-X systems, comprising eight aircraft, for evaluation by the French Army and Navy under the Light Tactical Drone System programme.
Following land and maritime trials, deliveries are planned for 2027; the evaluation will assess a transportable drone designed for long-endurance missions and imagery and signals intelligence payloads.
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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