• Valeo will open a production line in Sainte-Florine, France to make “sovereign” electric motors for drones without critical rare earths.
• Output is slated to start in early 2027, following a first contract announced in July 2026.
• Project includes regional financial support from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, aimed at reducing supply-chain dependency for civil or defense drones.

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