Airbus secures €50 million deal to implement AI for the French military
Contract Awarded: The French Defence Procurement Agency has awarded Airbus Defence and Space a contract worth up to €50 million to integrate AI components into various systems for the French armed forces.
Collaboration for AI Development: This deal involves collaboration with the newly established Ministerial Agency for Defence AI, aimed at enhancing France's sovereign AI capabilities and reducing reliance on foreign technologies.
Initial Focus on Maritime Surveillance: The initial phase of the project will enhance Spationav, France's maritime surveillance system, by incorporating AI for automated data merging from satellite systems.
Support for Defense Strategy: The contract aligns with France's ministerial strategy on artificial intelligence, emphasizing its importance for defense operations.
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