French Army Responds to Growing Drone Threat with New Anti-Air Capabilities.

Published on January 30, 2025

As aerial threats evolve rapidly and high-intensity conflicts resurface in Europe, France is accelerating the modernization of its air defense and counter-drone capabilities. The 2024-2030 Military Programming Law prioritizes surface-to-air defense, allocating a total investment of €5 billion over the period. This program aims to upgrade anti-aircraft and anti-missile systems, renew low-altitude defense capabilities, and enhance counter-drone measures. Within this framework, the French Directorate General of Armament (DGA) has awarded contracts worth €600 million to KNDS, MBDA, and Thales, benefiting all three branches of the French armed forces.

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