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France's DGA places first firm order with drone maker Harmattan AI
Original: # Drones # antidrones # DGA # commande # HarmattanAI # défense # France # Drones # counterdrones # DGA # order # Harmatt
France's defence procurement agency, the DGA, has placed its first firm order with Harmattan AI, a French unicorn specialising in autonomous drones and counter-drone systems. The move signals growing French investment in drone and anti-drone technology for its armed forces. Commenters in defence circles highlight it as a boost for a homegrown startup in a fast-moving strategic sector.
Why now: France is ramping up procurement of drone and counter-drone capabilities, and a first firm contract with a French AI unicorn is notable defence industry news.
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