Ukraine gets France's 310-mile-range Rodeur 330 strike drones

French defense company EOS Technologie has delivered its first Rodeur 330 loitering munitions to Ukraine, enhancing Kyiv’s long-range strike and reconnaissance capabilities. The Rodeur 330 drone features a flight range of up to 310.7 miles (500 km) and can loiter for up to five hours, conducting intelligence gathering and strike missions autonomously. It carries an 8.8-pound anti-tank warhead, positioning it as a high-end anti-armor loitering munition rather than a lightweight drone. Notably, the drone operates without GPS, using an optical navigation system to function effectively in contested environments with satellite jamming. The Rodeur 330 also includes a parachute system for safe recovery during training or aborted missions, reducing non-combat losses. While its maximum range is extensive, the current combat radius is about 49.7 miles, with plans to extend this to over 90 miles through future upgrades. Testing has demonstrated its capability to destroy tanks and