NATO tests new drone technologies after Russian incursions

26/09/2025 14:51 France 24

At Portuguese and Dutch bases, NATO forces are conducting simultaneous tests of new aerial and underwater drones. With numerous Russian incursions into European airspace in recent weeks, the Atlantic alliance aims to prepare a technological response, helped by Ukrainian special forces.

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