Whether used as a disposable wingman to clear the way, as a remotely operated munition, or as a targeting aid, the French army is currently testing aerial drones and the wide range of support to combat helicopters they can provide. “It’s another string to the aerial combat bow,” explains General Olivier Hautreux, commander of the 4th Aerial Combat Brigade at Camp de la Horie military base in Moselle. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES