The French Land Forces are indispensable in today's modern battlefields. focusing on drone technology continues to accelerate the process from practical production to the training of troops, together with the lessons learned from the field. According to the statement made by the French Land Forces Command, especially Since the Russia-Ukraine war and the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the use of drones by armies has intensified significantly. In this context, the French army, in addition to a drone school, established several Tactical Drone Training Centers (CETD) announced.
Drone School: Pilot and Instructor Training Center
The drone school was established on July 1, 2023, trains nano drone and micro drone pilots and instructors. The school also trains pilots for custom-made drones (DT46, Ebee TAC and SMDR) and tactical drones (BH3, EVO NANO or DJI, NX 70, PARROT ANAFI, EBEE Vision, Tundra 2 and MTO CP). The French Land Forces state that the school consists of 1 general drone training section, 1 aviation environment training section, 2 micro drone sections and 1 tactical drone section.
Tactical Drone Training Centers (CETD): Building Competence in Troops
At the same time, in order to popularize the use of drones in units, It is planned to establish a Tactical Drone Training Center (CETD) in each brigade. These centers focus on tactical class attack drones, Remote controlled munitions (MTO), First Person View (FPV) drones, drone production with 3D printing, indoor flying or moving in trenches It will allow units to develop their skills in areas that are still developing, such as. In addition, the training focuses on innovation and teaches how to produce drones from recycled parts in the field. It was stated that the French Land Forces currently have 3 Tactical Drone Training Centers.
Efforts to Adapt to Global Trends and the Impact of War
The French military's focus on drones comes as armed forces globally adapt to the rapid proliferation of unmanned systems in conflict zones. Ukraine's widespread use of FPV drones against Russian armor and fortifications, is drawing international attention, prompting European and NATO militaries to re-evaluate their unmanned systems doctrines, particularly unmanned aerial vehicles. This clearly demonstrates the changing nature of modern warfare and the strategic importance of drone technology.
