Eurosatory 2026: Schiebel’s frigate-first strategy indicates a shift in UAV competition
Schiebel’s Camcopter S-301 rotary-wing UAV on display at Eurosatory 2026, with South Korea among its international customers. (Photo: author)
Schiebel is pursuing opportunities in the UK and France while leveraging its integration with Naval Group’s FDI frigate programme to create new naval business across Europe.
Schiebel’s pursuit of UK and French defence programmes, coupled with its growing relationship with Naval Group, highlighted how uncrewed aviation companies are increasingly positioning themselves alongside naval shipbuilders to secure long-term growth opportunities.
Speaking to Shephard at Eurosatory 2026, Schiebel outlined ambitions spanning the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) Project Nyx programme, a new French Army requirement and further naval expansion linked to the success of the Camcopter S-100 aboard Naval Group’s Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI) frigates.
The strategy reflects a wider trend: securing integration onto a warship platform can create follow-on opportunities each time that
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