France orders 5,000 Harmattan AI soldier drones
France ordered 5,000 soldier drones from Harmattan AI, one of the country’s largest small-drone purchases as it scales domestic military drone production.
Evidence notes
- The drones are scheduled for delivery to the French army no later than early 2027.
- The order follows an initial batch of 1,000 Harmattan AI drones delivered in January 2026.
- Harmattan AI was founded in 2024 and counts Dassault Aviation among its investors.
Company context
Harmattan AI is a Paris-based defence technology company building autonomous, scalable, and attritable systems for allied armed forces. The company positions itself as a next-generation defence prime spanning autonomous mission systems, ISR payloads, counter-UAS systems, and related mission software. Its surfaced product layer currently includes Sonora, Sahara, and Gobi.