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French navy boosts anti-drone systems to counter growing threats

The company MC2 Technologies specialises in anti-drone systems. Its products range from frequency-jamming rifles to 300-kg onboard systems for frigates. © Sameer Al-Doumy/AFP

The armed forces are set to acquire two new jamming systems designed by French anti-drone specialist MC2 Technologies. [...]

Published on 15/12/2025 at 05:00 GMT

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