# France tasks Naval Group to develop large oceangoing underwater drone

- Source: Defense News
- Published: 2026-11-04T09:51:15+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/11/04/france-tasks-naval-group-to-develop-large-oceangoing-underwater-drone/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/france-tasks-naval-group-to-develop-large-oceangoing-underwater-drone-ef73d3/

France signed a contract with shipbuilder Naval Group to develop an operational demonstrator of a large-sized oceangoing underwater drone, with sea trials to start in 2028.

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