This French weapon is about to shake Russia

The French arms industry has developed its first kamikaze drone, also called the "Colibri".

Sébastien Lecornu, the French Minister of the Armed Forces, announced in mid-October 2024: all tests of the "Colibri" have been conclusive. Furthermore, it will soon be deployed to support Kyiv. "I have decided to order 2000 tele-operated munitions, both for the needs of the French army and for Ukraine. [...] Kamikaze drones are absolutely essential in the conduct of operations," Lecornu stated in March 2024, during a visit to Delair, the manufacturer of these drones in partnership with the giant KNDS, as highlighted by the media Midi Libre.

Better competing with Putin's army

A spokesperson for KNDS France, quoted by the media 20 Minutes, said that the "Colibri is intended to neutralise static targets and moving light vehicles, such as a pick-up truck travelling at 50km/h on a track". This kamikaze (or suicide) drone is deployed discreetly and very quickly to strike its target several kilometres away. It has a flight autonomy of 45 minutes and is capable of carrying a 500-gram payload. One more noteworthy advantage? Its effective resistance to communication jamming (omnipresent on the front line).

From November, several "Colibri" will be delivered to Ukrainian forces. A French weapon, developed in 6 months, which will allow for better competition with the technical means (including Iranian drones) of Vladimir Putin's army, notes Midi Libre.

(MH with Manon Pierre - Source: Midi Libre - Illustration: ©Unsplash)