France abandons Patroller tactical drone program after technical difficulties
The French Army acknowledges the failure of the SDT Patroller drone program.
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The fact
Initially budgeted at 330 million euros, the project aimed to deliver 14 drones by 2018.
The DGA notified Safran Electronics & Defense, but delays and technical issues led to the contract's abandonment.
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Why it matters
L’abandon du programme Patroller prive l’armée de Terre d’un outil de reconnaissance tactique prévu pour moderniser ses capacités. Safran Electronics & Defense devra rendre des comptes sur les 330 millions d’euros engagés, tandis que la France devra relancer un appel d’offres ou adapter ses besoins.