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Vadym Sukharevsky, the disputed leader of Kyiv's new drone army

The commander-in-chief of the drone army, Vadym Sukharevsky.
The commander-in-chief of the drone army, Vadym Sukharevsky. © Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect

War hero Sukharevsky was appointed to command Ukraine's drone army in June and now has to fulfil the government's wish to impose its authority throughout the various military branches using the technology. Among his challenges are standardising command practices and drone manufacturing, as well as reining in the independence of some frontline units.

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Confirmed: former DGSE director joins ADIT to head Défense Conseil International advisory board

Bernard Émié, former director of the DGSE.
Bernard Émié, former director of the DGSE. © Abaca Press/Alamy Stock Photo

Diplomat Bernard Emié, who directed the DGSE from 2017 to 2023, will chair the advisory board of Défense Conseil International, the French armed forces' operator for exporting military knowledge and training. Since DCI is now part of the ADIT group, Emié will join numerous high-ranking civil servants who have moved into consulting.

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