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Armed forces can spend 9.7 million euros on buying drones

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Briefings

The General Staff of the Armed Forces obtained authorization to purchase non-staffed aerial vehicles (drones) valued at a maximum of 9.7 million euros, funded by the Military Programming Law. The procurement will be executed between 2026 and 2027 under the 'Command and Control' capability project, specifically targeting Maritime Surveillance missions. The 2026 budget allocation is capped at 6.795 million euros, with the 2027 amount potentially adjustable based on the previous year's balance.

Key points

• The General Staff of the Armed Forces (EMGFA) received authorization to purchase non-staffed aerial vehicles (drones) valued at a maximum of 9.7 million euros.
• The 2026 budget allocation for drone procurement is capped at 6.795 million euros, with the 2027 amount potentially adjustable based on the previous year's balance.

Context

The Ministry of Defense authorized the EMGFA to acquire UAVs to enhance joint and combined capabilities, specifically for Maritime Surveillance, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, and Search and Rescue missions.

Limitations

The evidence covers only the 2026-2027 procurement period with a maximum 9.7 million euro budget. Specific unit costs, delivery timelines, or exact operational deployment locations are not provided in the source text.

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