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This contract involves the supply of 1,000 Sonora training micro-drones from Harmattan AI to the French Army (Armée de Terre), with an average unit cost of approximately €4,569 per drone. The drones are designed for training and operational preparation of combatants, with initial deployment prioritized for units participating in the Orion 2026 exercise. This acquisition represents the first major outcome of the French Defense Ministry's aerial drone pact, emphasizing rapid production and cost control in drone manufacturing.