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Renault to Build Drones for Ukraine in State‑Backed Partnership With Turgis Gaillard

France enlisted the carmaker for its production expertise under a defense ministry push to build a national drone capability.

Overview

  • Renault confirmed it joined the project at the request of the French state, with the effort overseen by the defense procurement agency.
  • A joint entity called Chorus has been reported for the program, though key operational details have not been formally laid out by the partners.
  • Media accounts describe work on a remote‑controlled long‑range munition that could also perform observation and reconnaissance.
  • Reports cite a target of roughly 600 units per month and name Renault sites in Cléon and Le Mans for serial production, which the company has not confirmed.
  • Published estimates mention an initial €35 million contract and potential revenues approaching €1 billion over ten years, while Renault declined to disclose contract value, volumes, or end use.