France Cancels Eurodrone and Patroller Programs in Major Pivot Toward Low-Cost Tactical Drones
Aviation News – France has officially scrapped the Safran Patroller and the multinational Eurodrone programs as part of a landmark military budget update presented on April 8, 2026. This strategic shift reallocates resources toward cheaper, more agile uncrewed systems better suited for the realities of modern high-intensity warfare. The decision was formalized during a session of the Council of Ministers, where an updated military programming law (LPM) was unveiled.
