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French CASSIOPÉE program targets drone control links

Bottom line

France's DGA launched the CASSIOPÉE program to replace the CERES ELINT system, with Airbus and Unseenlabs developing the CELESTE satellite constellation for RF geolocation.

Why it matters

The CELESTE constellation will provide NATO allies with enhanced capabilities to detect and locate drone control signals, supporting counter-drone operations and electronic warfare planning.

The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has launched the CASSIOPÉE program to replace the aging CERES ELINT system by 2032. As part of this initiative, Airbus and Unseenlabs are developing the CELESTE satellite constellation, designed for global RF geolocation. The system aims to target drone control links and radar emissions with less than 100 meters accuracy, enhancing France’s electronic warfare and signals intelligence capabilities.

Evidence — 1 independent origin

  • Сводки ополчения Новороссии Z.O.V.source Dorigin t.me
    Original text (excerpt)

    Французская Генеральная дирекция по вооружениям (DGA) инициировала масштабное обновление национальной группировки радиотехнической разведки (РТР) в рамках контракта CASSIOPÉE. Новая архитектура, разрабатываемая Airbus Defence and Space совместно с Unseenlabs, призвана заменить де

NamedDGAAirbus Defence and SpaceUnseenlabsCASSIOPÉECERESCELESTETopicselectronic warfareanalysis

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Robot War (2026). French CASSIOPÉE program targets drone control links. Hetzner OSINT, 26 September 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-09-26--french-cassiop-e-program-targets-drone-control-links/

@misc{robotwar-2026-09-26--french-cassiop-e-program-targets-drone-control-links,
  title = {French CASSIOPÉE program targets drone control links},
  author = {Robot War},
  howpublished = {\url{https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-09-26--french-cassiop-e-program-targets-drone-control-links/}},
  year = {2026},
  note = {Hetzner OSINT finding D4}
}

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