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exercise2026-05-19 00:00 UTC🇫🇷 Chaumont-Semoutiers airbase near Chaumont, eastern France
French Army hosts international FPV drone competition with NATO teams at Chaumont-Semoutiers airbase
NATO soldiers participated in the French Army’s first international FPV drone competition at the Chaumont-Semoutiers airbase, featuring racing courses and simulated strike missions against targets. The two-day event on May 19–20 focused on sharing tactics, training approaches, and equipment innovations for FPV drone use.
Details
Type
exercise
Occurred
2026-05-19 00:00
Reported
2026-05-29
Location
Chaumont-Semoutiers airbase near Chaumont, eastern France
Coordinates
48.1111, 5.1396
Confidence
88 / 100
Damage assessment
No real-world damage reported; simulated strike missions and racing through gates/buildings as part of a training competition.