French military introduces overhead drone unit under the moniker Hunter-Killer Drone Squadron
French Army Introduces New Drone Unit for Enhanced Combat Efficiency
The French Army has made a significant stride in modernizing its combat capabilities with the introduction of a new unit, the Hunter-Killer Drone Squadron. This innovative unit, managed by the French Air and Space Force (Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace), marks a new era in the army's approach to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
However, it's important to note that the French Army has not specialized in protecting its logistics and warehouses with UAV units. Furthermore, the army is not currently assessing the events of the last 1.5 years of hostilities.
The Hunter-Killer Drone Squadron is a well-structured unit, consisting of a command and logistics platoon, a reconnaissance platoon, a platoon of barrage ammunition, and two contact platoons of drones working with drops. This structure allows for a versatile and adaptable response to various combat scenarios.
During recent exercises in Estonia, the unit demonstrated impressive efficiency. Despite only utilising 5% of its drones, the unit was able to destroy 20% of enemy targets. This suggests a high level of precision and effectiveness in the unit's operations.
Despite this advancement, the French Army is not yet organizing actions to protect its own logistics and warehouses to an operational depth of 10-15 km. This could potentially be an area for future development, as the potential benefits of such a capability are clear.
It's encouraging to see the French Army actively analyzing its military experience. This self-reflection and continuous improvement are key to maintaining a strong and effective fighting force in the modern era. The introduction of the Hunter-Killer Drone Squadron is a testament to this commitment to innovation and progress.
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