As NATO pushes for faster innovation, drones flood a test battlefield in Greece

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"Under a low November sun, a hillside in rural Greece offered a glimpse of war in the near-future. Helicopters skimmed tree lines and infantry units scrambled across a firing range through bursts of smoke and thunderous explosions. Above them, a constellation of drones quadcopters, fixed-wings, loitering munitions and experimental prototypes helped coordinate the intense mock battle. Greece on Friday tested a broad range of domestically developed drones and counter-drone tools inside a full tactical exercise for the first time"

The Independent emphasizes accessible, paywall-free journalism funded by donations to support on-the-ground reporting across political issues, including investigative work and documentary production. The outlet highlights coverage of reproductive rights, climate change, and scrutiny of political financing. Greece conducted a large-scale tactical exercise showcasing domestically developed drones and counter-drone tools, with helicopters, infantry, and a variety of aerial systems performing coordinated roles. International military observers attended as Greece accelerated efforts to field lethal and support unmanned systems, reflecting a broader NATO push for faster battlefield innovation and experimentation with drone capabilities.

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