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French admirals predict drone revolution beneath the waves

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“French admirals predict drone revolution beneath the waves”

Drones have changed the face of war in the air and a revolution at sea is speeding up, with the potential to make a dramatic impact on the waterways of the Middle East. A host of drones are being rapidly developed, tested and deployed that will radically change how warfare is conducted at sea and could offer a significant benefit for the Gulf’s defences. While many western navies are trying to keep pace with the changes, the French naval industry is powering ahead, using state-subsidised and…

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