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Spotlight | France, Ukraine
French army combat exercise highlights drone warfare shortcomings

The Chief of Staff of the French Army, Pierre Schill, during a visit to drone operators at the 19th Artillery Brigade in late March 2026.
The Chief of Staff of the French Army, Pierre Schill, during a visit to drone operators at the 19th Artillery Brigade in late March 2026. © French Ministry of the Armed Forces
An exercise at France's CENTAC combat training centre to ready the army for modern high-intensity conflict has highlighted a disconnect from the realities of Ukraine. The widespread use of commercial Chinese drones and the absence of electronic warfare capabilities have notably raised questions. [...]
Reading time 4 minutes Grégory Priolon
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