French Defense Procurement Agency DGA orders studies from Airbus Defense and Dassault for future maritime patrol aicraft.

In a tweet posted on January 12, the DGA informs that it has notified Airbus Defense and Dassault of two future maritime patrol system architecture studies. Based on one of their aircraft (A320neo and Falcon 10X), each will offer a solution that meets the needs of the French Navy on the post-2030 horizon.

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Based on one of their aircraft (A320neo and Falcon 10X), Airbus Defense and Dassault will offer a solution that meets the needs of the French Navy on the post-2030 horizon  (Picture source: DGA)

These solutions should remain open to cooperation with other European partners. The innovations studied may relate to the improvement of sensors, means of communication, the introduction of logic based on #AI, or the integration of new weapons.

The Patmar (Maritime Patrol) role is currently fulfilled by 22 Atlantique 2 (ATL2) aircraft of the French Navy, 18 of which are currently being renovated under the supervision of the DGA. The new equipment installed will be among the most efficient in the aeronautics industry.