France Adapts Military Response to Aerial Incursions, Including Drones

French Air Defense Doctrine Shift

• 🎯 France is adapting its military response to aerial incursions, moving beyond simply escorting aircraft away.
• ⚡ The new doctrine includes the possibility of shooting down intruding aircraft to assert sovereignty and deter threats.
• 💬 This shift is described as a way of flexing muscles and demonstrating determination to protect airspace.

Mamba System and Drone Interception

• 🚀 The Mamba interception system is highlighted as a flagship of French air defense.
• 🛰️ It has proven effective in Ukraine for intercepting large drones produced by Russia.
• ⚠️ However, the Mamba system is considered too expensive for dealing with smaller, more numerous drones.

Countering Small Drones

• 🛠️ For smaller drones, the French army trains with wave jamming rifles called NeroS, which temporarily disable drones.
• 💡 Soldiers also practice destroying disabled drones with conventional fire.
• 🤖 The army is also adapting older weapons, like a 20 mm cannon, by integrating artificial intelligence for drone interception.
• ✨ New technologies, such as a laser weapon that destroys drones from a distance, are also being developed and tested.

Training and Real-World Scenarios

• 훈련 French soldiers conduct simulations of airspace intrusions, including scenarios with multiple fighter jets.
• 💥 In training, orders have been given to destroy targets using Astro missiles, capable of engaging multiple targets simultaneously.
• ✅ The daily training emphasizes the real-world applicability of these adapted responses.