The French Defence Procurement Agency has taken a significant step forward in underwater warfare technology, reaching an official agreement with a French company to develop a preliminary model of a large unmanned combat underwater vehicle.
This project aims to advance various essential technologies related to underwater warfare.
Moreover, the agreement underscores the increasing importance of large combat submarines according to the applications outlined by the French Navy.
This framework agreement aligns with the efforts of the French Ministry of Armed Forces in the field of unmanned maritime vehicles, per the new Military Programming Law 2024-2030.
