France tests MICA NG missile and Arcadia AI command system (defence24.com)

• First MICA NG missile launch from supersonic Rafale on 1 June 2026
• NATO test of Arcadia AI command system in Poland, 8-26 June 2026
• French emphasis on digital sovereignty and independence from US defence technology

"France conducted the first launch of the MICA NG missile from a supersonic Rafale on 1 June 2026. Separately, Paris is preparing to test its own AI-powered battlefield command system Arcadia during a NATO exercise in Poland from 8-26 June. The developments underline France's push for military modernisation and digital sovereignty, aiming to reduce reliance on US systems like Palantir's Maven."