Fly-R fixed-wing loitering munition is launched from the French Navy’s Floréal-class frigate during a live maritime trial.

French Navy Successfully Demonstrates Fly-R Loitering Munition Launch from Frigate, Signaling Shift in Naval Combat Tactics

The French Navy has taken a major step toward reshaping its maritime force posture. On June 17, 2025, a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by the innovative French aerospace firm FLY-R was launched from the deck of the Floréal-class...