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Nuclear Sub Base Breached by Mystery Drones
5 Dec
Summary
- Illegal drone overflight investigated at French nuclear submarine base.
- Four nuclear ballistic missile submarines are stationed at Île Longue.
- Similar drone incidents have been reported across European Union nations.
An investigation is underway following an illegal drone overflight detected Thursday night over the Île Longue base on France's Atlantic coast. This critical military installation serves as the home port for France's four nuclear ballistic missile submarines. Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin confirmed the interception of the aerial intruders by base personnel, underscoring that unauthorized overflights of military sites are strictly forbidden.
While the exact number and type of drones remain undisclosed, the incident has raised significant security concerns. Vautrin commended the military's response but did not provide details on the methods used for interception, such as jamming or firing shots. The perpetrator behind the drone activity has not yet been identified.
This event is part of a broader pattern of unexplained drone activity observed across several European Union member states recently. These occurrences have led to airport shutdowns and disruptions to commercial air travel, and have also been noted near or over other military installations, prompting widespread security reviews.
