In a report released before the summer recess, the French Senate urged a "strategic awakening" in the field of drone warfare, stating that the Ministry of the Armed Forces has not yet done enough to modernize its capabilities. The report highlighted that only 1.25% of the budget from the 2024-30 Military Programming Law (LPM) is allocated to drones, with an updated figure of 1.92%. Furthermore, only 28% of these funds have been utilized between 2024 and 2026. The report also pointed out that the average time between the appearance of a new technology and the development of a countermeasure is just six weeks, a fact that military planners are well aware of. The Senate report noted that while the Army's staff believes the 20th century was defined by the mechanization of war, the 21st century will be marked by its automation. This includes the mass use of drones and robots with increasing autonomy, as well as the development of automated defense and countermeasure systems. However, the report cautioned that this transformation is not yet viewed as a priority within the current French military model. Current initiatives in drones, anti-drone warfare, and artificial intelligence are described as being conducted in a fragmented, sectoral manner, giving the impression of a collection of technological components without a unified strategy. The report emphasized that these investments should not be viewed in isolation but as part of a broader, coherent plan to prepare French forces for conflicts where automation and robotization will be central. The authors of the report suggested that French military planning remains focused on historical models of conflict rather than adapting to future challenges. To illustrate this point, the report referenced the Battle of Agincourt, where French knights were overwhelmed by English longbow archers, as a cautionary tale of outdated strategies. In response to these concerns, the American Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, announced the creation of the DRPM-UxS, a structure established in 2025 to accelerate the development, acquisition, and deployment of autonomous systems. This initiative will lead the "Agincourt" project (known as "Azincourt" in French), aimed at establishing an "Autonomous Warfare Command" (AUTOWARCOM), which is expected to be operational by October 1, 2027. The Agincourt project seeks to create a new concept that combines operators and entrepreneurs in rapid adaptation cycles, bringing decision-making and funding closer to the battlefield. During a speech in Quantico, Virginia, on September 30, Hegseth emphasized the need to balance quality with quantity in military capabilities, advocating for both high-end systems and mass-produced drones to maintain a cost-effectiveness advantage on the battlefield. To further anticipate technological changes, Hegseth also announced the launch of the Meridian project, which will involve Elon Musk of SpaceX and Palmer Luckey of Anduril Industries. The Meridian project is not about developing new strategies or policies but rather about envisioning the future and identifying the capabilities needed for future conflicts. Inspired by the French Red Team initiative, which focuses on anticipating future wars, Meridian aims to develop and deploy advanced weapons and systems for future battlefields, from Earth's depths to space, without creative limitations. Most of its work is classified, reflecting its strategic importance.