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In a recent Nato training exercise in Romania, Luxembourg Army instructors took the lead in providing drone handling training to their Belgian counterparts, reinforcing NATO's commitment to enhancing coordination and interoperability among allied forces.
As part of the Nato Forward Land Forces Battle Group training in Romania, Luxembourg Army instructors recently provided drone handling training to members of the Belgian armed forces. The training is part of a broader initiative where Nato brigades regularly conduct joint exercises to enhance coordination and interoperability, with the aim of improving effectiveness in the event of a conflict.
While Belgium typically has its own instructors for drone operations, they were not available during this specific training session in Romania. As a result, Luxembourg Army personnel took on the responsibility of providing instruction. Such collaboration is a common practice: forces often train together when using the same equipment, in order to ensure better cohesion during joint operations.
The drones used for this training are PUMA drones, manufactured by U.S. company AeroVironment, designed for a variety of roles, including surveillance, convoy and troop protection, and target identification. Notably, the PUMA drones are unarmed, focusing on reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering tasks.
