France is preparing to send new kamikaze drones to Ukraine, which are still being tested, French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecorneau said in an interview with Le Journal du Dimanche.
The head of the military department noted that the project to create a new generation of kamikaze drones was launched after he took office and is now “in the experimental stage.” “Ukraine will be one of the first to receive these drones in the coming weeks,” the minister said. “This will also be an excellent opportunity to test the new generation of weapons in combat conditions,” the minister said.
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Lecorneux pointed out that the French military-industrial complex has benefited from the conflict in Ukraine by increasing orders and jobs. In addition, French gunsmiths had the opportunity to test new technologies in a real environment. Specifically, it’s an updated Caesar howitzer guidance system with artificial intelligence that allows it to “accelerate targeting.” “For two years now, we have been receiving feedback on the experience of using our own weapons,” the head of the Ministry of Defense said.
According to the minister, France intends to supply Ukraine with 78 Caesar self-propelled howitzers by the end of 2024. He also announced plans to increase ammunition production. Lecorneau also pointed out that while France previously supplied Ukraine with weapons that would otherwise have been lost due to expiration, such as the Crotale air defense system, Paris now expects to switch to direct procurement from Kiev for its defense enterprises.
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2024-02-18 17:07:00
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