France Moves to AI-Enable Its Armed Forces in $58M Airbus Deal

France is accelerating the speed and sovereignty of its defense systems by integrating artificial intelligence (AI).

Under a contract worth up to 50 million euros (approximately $58 million) awarded to European aerospace giant Airbus, the French Armed Forces will enhance its weapons, information, communication, and cybersecurity systems with AI.

The first phase of the deal focuses on upgrading Spationav, the country’s maritime surveillance system, to process satellite-derived data faster and more efficiently.

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