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French Navy and DGA Evaluate Exail DriX O-16 USV in the Mediterranean

The French Navy and DGA are conducting extensive at‑sea trials of Exail’s DriX O‑16 USV for anti‑submarine warfare and maritime surveillance in the Mediterranean.

DriX O-16 USV
Pictured: DriX O-16 USV

Key points

  1. Seven evaluation campaigns have been completed, totaling 120 days at sea.

  2. Patrol endurance ranges from 5 to over 20 days.

  3. The trials support the naval drones Major Effect Program (PEM) launched in June 2026.

  4. The Oryx series forms the core of Exail’s Neptis system‑of‑systems concept.

Why it matters

Validates long‑endurance USV concepts for naval surveillance.

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Also mentioned

  • French Navy
  • Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA)

Original coverage

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