OCCAR is proud to announce the successful completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Eurodrone Program, marking a major milestone that concludes the design phase. This achievement confirms the maturity of the system’s design enabling the start of prototype production and ground tests for the first flight.
Eurodrone represents a defining moment in European defense cooperation: it will be the first fully European MALE RPAS, delivering a sovereign and ITAR-free capability developed and produced entirely by Airbus Defence & Space in Germany and Spain, Leonardo and Dassault Aviation in Europe under OCCAR management on behalf of Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.
Eurodrone design embodies state-of-the-art technologies across all domains. Its advanced and complex data dissemination architecture ensures the secure and efficient flow of mission-critical information between all operational assets. A comprehensive communication suite enables seamless connectivity across multiple networks and theatres of operation.
Built for certification by design, Eurodrone meets the most demanding airworthiness and safety standards, paving the way for its integration into civil airspace. It features cutting-edge sensors, extended endurance, and high payload capacity, providing unmatched mission flexibility and situational awareness.
Combining advanced avionics, resilient navigation, and open architecture, Eurodrone sets a new benchmark in performance, interoperability, and growth potential.
With the design phase now complete, the program will move forward to prototype production and ground testing, leading to the maiden flight and subsequent qualification activities that will confirm Eurodrone’s place as a cornerstone of Europe’s next-generation air power.