Sankloud on October 8, 2024 -On this day, the French army and the veteran minister Sebastian Rekornu will develop an unmanned combat aircraft (UCAV) that complement the future Rafare F5 standards after 2030. Was announced.
The announcement was held at the ceremony to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the French Strategic Air Force (FAS) under the presence of General Jerome Berranger, Chief of Staff of the French Aerospace (AAE). Eric Trapie, chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation.
“This stealth battle drone will contribute to the technical and operational advantage of the French Air Force by 2033. It begins today to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Strategic Air Force and the 90th anniversary of the air. Space power: Aviation in a very complicated field has a deep roots and its partner, and its partner. I am proud to be able to provide a service to DGA, and I respect and oblige us.
This UAV complements Rafare and is suitable for joint combat. It incorporates stelstechology, autonomous control (with loop man), internal payload capacity, etc. It is very large and designed to evolve in accordance with future threats.
It benefits from the results of the Neuron*program, the first stealth UCAV demonstrator in Europe.
Rafare F5 is combined with UCAV and will ensure France’s independence and ability in the next few decades with the evolution of Mirage IV in that era.
* The Neuron program, which started in 2003, has compiled air resources in six European countries through project management by Dassault Aviation. Neuron completed the Otome flight in December 2012. To date, more than 170 test flights have been implemented. The neuron program has responded to all promises in terms of performance levels, lead time, and budget.
