On June 17, 2025, the French Navy marked a pivotal moment in its modernization trajectory by successfully launching a loitering munition from the Floréal-class frigate Floréal, a vessel originally designed for low-intensity patrol and surveillance missions in France’s expansive overseas Exclusive Economic Zones. This test, conducted in collaboration with the French aerospace firm FLY-R, demonstrated … Leggi tutto France’s Naval Drone Revolution: The Strategic Integration of Loitering Munitions and MALE UAVs in Maritime Warfare, 2025