France is stepping up preparations against potential attacks targeting critical infrastructure and strategic industries following an apparent drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany.
France’s domestic intelligence chief, Celine Berthon, warned that the discovery of an explosives-laden drone near an aircraft linked to Ukrainian military supplies was a sign that Europe could face more direct and violent attacks.
She said the threats could affect France’s defence and technology sectors, as well as other strategic areas including energy and communications.
Berthon also warned of a sharp rise in so-called hybrid warfare, including cyberattacks, interference with institutions and economic targets, and violence carried out through local proxies. She said such activities could potentially be used to disrupt elections, with France preparing for a presidential election next year.
Meanwhile, France’s armed forces chief, General Fabien Mandon, warned that the country is falling behind its potential adversaries in the development and deployment of inexpensive drones and systems capable of defending against large numbers of them.
“Dronisation is a reality,” Mandon said, highlighting the scale of drone production and use in the Russia-Ukraine war.
He acknowledged that France has highly capable defence systems but said the country must adapt to enemies capable of deploying cheap drones in very large quantities.
Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier said France’s defence industry was prepared to respond to the growing demand for military equipment and rearmament.
Germany has not yet publicly established responsibility for the Leipzig/Halle incident. Moscow has denied involvement in the attack.
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