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France Unveils Future Combat Drone at Paris Air Show

6/14/2025

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France's air force is set to reveal a groundbreaking model of its future unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) at the Paris air show. This ambitious project, first announced in October, aims for operational deployment by 2033. Weighing over 10 tons, the UCAV will enhance the Rafale fighter, paving the way for a New Generation Fighter by 2040.

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France's air force is set to reveal a groundbreaking model of its future unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) at the Paris air show. This ambitious project, first announced in October, aims for operational deployment by 2033. Weighing over 10 tons, the UCAV will enhance the Rafale fighter, paving the way for a New Generation Fighter by 2040.