French Army Tests Remote-Controlled Munition in Romania, Expanding Soldiers’ Capabilities

The French battalion’s contact-drone unit in Romania conducted its first training firing with the remotely operated Damoclès munition, according to the French Army chief of staff. The capability allows soldiers to detect, identify and strike targets at a distance, including in contested electromagnetic environments where communications may be disrupted. It gives troops another way to engage targets without exposing themselves directly. France has strengthened its military presence in Romania since 2022 through NATO’s Aigle mission, serving as framework nation for the multinational battalion supporting the Alliance’s eastern flank.