SECURITYMay 29 · 08:58 UTCDEFENSE NEWSRudy Ruitenberg

At French Army FPV competition, NATO soldiers race drones and swap tips

The French Army hosted its first international drone competition at Chaumont-Semoutiers airbase, where NATO soldiers raced FPV drones and shared tactical insights. The event combined drone racing with simulated military strikes, reflecting FPV drones' growing role in modern warfare, particularly in Ukraine, where they now inflict 60% of Russian army losses.

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