# France Advances DAUPHIN Decoy Demonstration

France’s Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has moved the DAUPHIN offboard active-decoy effort into its second technology-demonstration phase, integrating a Thales radio-frequency jammer with a Lacroix Defense multicopter for potential use in protecting French Navy ships. The work is intended to mature technologies ahead of a possible medium-term production and fielding program. No contract value, solicitation details, or procurement contact information have been disclosed.

- The effort brings together electronic-warfare payload and multicopter capabilities; Aviation Design is also identified as a UAV development collaborator.
- Contractors in naval electronic warfare and unmanned systems can assess whether their capabilities align with potential future program or industry-engagement opportunities.
- Because the project remains in technology demonstration, suppliers should distinguish this development activity from a production solicitation or confirmed procurement commitment.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** November 04, 2026

### Government Entities
- Directorate General of Armaments (DGA)
- French Navy

### Vendors
- Thales (RF jammer payload developer)
- Lacroix Defense (Multicopter flight vehicle provider)
- Aviation Design (UAV development collaborator)

### Sources
- [
	Euronaval 2026: France takes next steps on DAUPHIN offboard active decoy project
](https://www.janes.com/defence-intelligence-insights/defence-news/c4isr/euronaval-2026-france-takes-next-steps-on-dauphin-offboard-active-decoy-project) - Janes Defence Intelligence