A nuclear submarine in Ile Longue, France. File Image /  AFP
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Firstpost06/12/2025

France fires on 5 drones over nuclear submarine base

  • France fired upon 5 drones hovering over a nuclear submarine base in Brittany.
  • The incident occurred at the Ile Longue base, which houses France's nuclear ballistic submarines.
  • French military launched anti-drone measures, but it's unknown if any drones were shot down.
  • Officials believe the drone sighting was "intended to alarm the public" and did not threaten sensitive infrastructure.
  • This event is part of a wider pattern of drone airspace violations across Europe, including a recent incident near President Zelenskyy's flight path in Ireland.

Why It Matters: Drones over a French nuclear base highlight growing European security threats.

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