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EPERVIER — Anti-Drone for Projects

EPERVIER — Anti-Drone

Supports development of portable anti-drone systems for critical security operations.

EPERVIER is an anti-drone call for projects launched by the Agence de l'innovation de défense (AID), the French Ministry of Armed Forces' defence innovation agency. The call targets detection and neutralisation of FPV racing drones — specifically 6-inch or larger racer drones capable of exceeding 100 km/h, including fiber-optic-controlled or autonomous variants. AID seeks innovative solutions cove

Anti-drone solutions against 6-inch+ FPV racer drones exceeding 100 km/h. Methods: destruction, capture, jamming, spoofing. Range: 15+ metres. Must be portable.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.1–8 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.defense.gouv.fr