Late Thursday night around 19:30, French naval forces opened fire at five unidentified drones spotted over the strategic submarine base on the Brittany coast. The base is home to France’s nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarines, forming the core of the country’s nuclear deterrent.
French authorities say it remains unclear whether the drones were brought down. The incident is now under investigation given the extreme sensitivity of the site and rising concerns in Europe over foreign intelligence activity, sabotage attempts, and probing of critical military infrastructure.
NEWSRAEL: WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT
A drone infiltration attempt over a nuclear-armed submarine base is not just a French security issue — it is a reminder of how adversaries increasingly test Western defenses. Europe has seen a surge in suspicious drone activity near military and energy sites, often tied to hostile actors seeking to expose weaknesses. Any breach in a nuclear deterrent facility sends shockwaves through NATO and underscores why democratic nations must remain vigilant and strengthen counter-drone defenses.