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Tekever supplies drones to the French Armed Forces and inaugurates factory in Cahors

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Portuguese drone manufacturer Tekever inaugurated its first French factory in Cahors on November 13, 2026, as part of a seven-year contract with France's Defense Agency. The facility, covering 4,500 square meters, will produce the AR3 and AR5 systems, with the first delivery scheduled for this year. The project involves €200 million in investment and aims to create 200 jobs, with 25 already completed. The site also hosts a planned 'Space Laboratory' for 2027.

Key points

• Tekever inaugurated its first French factory in Cahors on November 13, 2026, under a seven-year contract with France's Defense Agency.
• The AR3 EVO system, the first of 15 delivered, will be supplied to France starting this year.

Context

Tekever, a Portuguese drone manufacturer, is supplying non-staffed aerial systems to France under the SDLRAT program, which includes IMINT and SIGINT technologies. The French government aims to develop European defense capabilities and industrial sovereignty, with Tekever investing €200 million in France between 2025 and 2030.

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The article provides limited background on the specific operational context of the French defense program beyond the SDLRAT contract. Some details about the 'Space Laboratory' timeline and future Swindon plant are mentioned but lack full operational specifics. The source does not provide causal claims about the strategic impact of the factory beyond the stated investment goals.

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