Aura Aero's Enbata MALE Drone to Integrate Thales AirMaster C Radar (opex360.com)

• Enbata: 17m wingspan, 55h endurance, >1t payload, open architecture, no US parts
• AirMaster C radar: 2D AESA with SiGe, AI-based target classification, from DRAGON programme
• Thales also supplies EW suite; integration aims for sovereign ISR capability for French forces

"French manufacturer Aura Aero announced at EuroSatory 2026 that its Enbata MALE drone will be equipped with Thales' new AirMaster C AESA radar and electronic warfare suite. The drone has a 17m wingspan, 55h endurance, and over 1t payload, using an open digital architecture without US components. The radar features a compact 2D active antenna with SiGe technology and embedded AI for target classification. This integration aims to provide a sovereign ISR capability for the French armed forces."