France Tests Manual Drone Drops from Airbus A400M
France has conducted a series of experimental trials assessing the feasibility of releasing drones from an Airbus A400M, using inert mock-ups and manual releases. The campaign was led by the French defense procurement agency, Direction générale de l'armement (DGA), in collaboration with DGA Techniques aérospatiales (DGA TA) and DGA Essais en vol (DGA EV).