Ukraine boosts arsenal with French 500 km strike drones

Jean-Marc Zouliani, president of EOS Technologie, noted that for Western manufacturers, supplying drones to Ukraine is a unique opportunity to test unmanned systems in field conditions.

In particular, in June 2025, Ukrainian forces received a new loitering munition, the MV-25 OSKA, in the development of which EOS Technologie was also involved.

The company has now confirmed that it has supplied several Rodeur drones to Ukraine.

According to France 24, this model, capable of performing both reconnaissance missions and “kamikaze” attacks, could be used in Europe more as a “shield,” while in Ukraine it serves as a “sword.”

Rodeur 330 specifications

The Rodeur 330 is an attack drone developed by French company EOS Technologie. It is launched by catapult and can remain in the air for up to five hours.

The drone has a declared payload of 4 kg and an operational range of up to 500 km, with a wingspan of 3.3 meters. It operates at a cruising speed of 120 km/h and can reach a maximum altitude of 5,000 meters.

France's support for Ukraine

Earlier reports noted that France is not participating in the US PURL initiative to supply weapons to Ukraine, but is willing to support the country in other ways and emphasizes the development of its own European defense systems.

Recently, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that France provides Ukraine with two-thirds of intelligence data, effectively replacing the US in this area.

In November last year, Ukraine and France signed a declaration of intent on cooperation in defense equipment procurement, covering aircraft, drones, and air defense systems.

According to Macron, Ukraine will be the first among all client countries to receive the advanced SAMP/T air defense system, which is still under development.

It is also known that under the agreement, Ukraine plans to purchase around 100 French Rafale fighter jets, produced by Dassault Aviation.