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The French Armed Forces will procure Origin Robotics’ BLAZE autonomous interceptor drone system following a competitive evaluation conducted by the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA). The contract was confirmed during the Eurosatory 2026 exhibition, making France the latest nation to adopt the technology.
The DGA’s selection followed rigorous testing across multiple suppliers over recent months. The evaluation assessed the system’s performance against the operational requirements of the French Armed Forces, focusing on its effectiveness in counter-drone operations and force protection scenarios.
Agris Kipurs, CEO and Co-founder at Origin Robotics, said, “France’s selection of BLAZE reflects the operational credibility the system has built through its deployments across Europe. We went through a demanding evaluation process and we are proud that BLAZE met every requirement the DGA set. Counter-drone capability has become a core requirement of modern warfare, and France is making the right investment at the right time.”
Under the terms of the agreement, French defence technology integrator DSV will act as the partner and supplier to deliver the systems. The arrangement includes a technology transfer with Latvian autonomous weapons systems developer Origin Robotics, enabling DSV to establish local assembly and manufacturing capabilities in France. This initiative is designed to build a domestic supply chain under the “Made in France” label and strengthen French industrial and technological sovereignty in the counter-drone domain.
Eric de Trétaigne, CEO and founder at DSV, added, “Following a thorough evaluation process conducted by the DGA, we are pleased to confirm that BLAZE has been selected to meet the French Armed Forces’ counter-drone requirements. This contract reflects both the operational capability of the system and the strength of our partnership with Origin Robotics. In the coming months, we will work together to establish local assembly and manufacturing of BLAZE in France, building a sovereign industrial capability in a domain that is increasingly critical to national defence.”
Delivery of the first systems is scheduled to begin within weeks, with training to commence immediately. The system holds NATO codification and is currently deployed operationally in Latvia, Belgium, and Estonia, making France its fourth European operator. Origin Robotics and DSV will continue to develop their industrial partnership in the months ahead as local manufacturing capabilities are established.
Origin Robotics is exhibiting at Eurosatory 2026 and can be found in Hall 5b, Booth C423.
