CNAS on Twitter: "6. Arming the currently unarmed #French Reaper #drones is culturally controversial."

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CNAS ‏@CNASdc Jun 6

.@jeangene_vilmer examines the use of #drones in #France on the new CNAS #ProliferatedDrones site. Here is an introduction from the author:
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CNAS ‏@CNASdc Jun 6

1. One of the first #drones in the entire world was #French.
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2. #France tested the remote-controlled #WWI era Voisin 8 biplane #UAV in 1917.
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3. Today, #France uses #drones of all sizes in both domestic and foreign operations.
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4. Unarmed #drones are exclusively used for #French intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance as a complement to manned platforms.
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5. Debate has emerged over the possible weaponization of American-built, #French-operated MQ-9 Reapers used in #OpérationBarkhane.

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