KEY INTELLIGENCE TAKEAWAYS & SUMMARY

• DAUPHIN is an ITAR-free, self-developed drone-based active deception system; a critical technology for France's naval defense independence.
• Thales develops the electronic warfare (EW) payload, while Lacroix designs the vector carrying the drone with pyrotechnic release and multi-rotor UAV capabilities.
• The system uses DRFM technology and high-power amplifiers to copy enemy radio frequencies, misdirect targets, and protect ships.
• Unlike the French-British Accolade TDP partnership, DAUPHIN has a completely new architecture and demonstrates similarity to the LEED program.