France’s defense procurement agency, the Direction générale de l'armement, has delivered 1,000 low-cost “drone du combattant” systems to the Armée de Terre, marking the first tranche of a rapid acquisition program launched last year. According to the DGA, the 1,000

The drones are designed to support small-unit operations by providing organic aerial observation at the tactical level. The DGA said the systems allow rapid situational awareness for infantry units without reliance on higher-echelon assets, supporting reconnaissance, security, and movement planning.