# French defense minister kicks off ‘pact’ with industry in rush to field naval drones

- Source: Defense News
- Published: 2026-11-03T15:14:13+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/11/03/french-defense-minister-kicks-off-pact-with-industry-in-rush-to-field-naval-drones/
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The French government is kicking off a new “pact” with the defense industry aimed at fostering a national ecosystem of drone makers that can quickly make new equipment tailored to its navy’s requirements.

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