The British Army returned to horses in the drone era

The British Army has begun testing the use of horses for reconnaissance and stealthy movement through difficult terrain. The Telegraph newspaper writes about this on September 11, citing the British Ministry of Defense.

The tests are being conducted by the British Army Cavalry Regiment (Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment) as part of summer exercises at the Longmoor training ground in Hampshire. Military personnel are checking the possibilities of using horses with camouflage coloring in combat conditions.

"Soldiers are exploring the possibilities of mounted reconnaissance, movement through difficult terrain, stealth, autonomous support and horse care issues, drawing on the experience of allies who continue to use horses in combat conditions," a Defense Ministry spokesman said.

The British army believes that the experience of modern conflicts shows the need to find new approaches. The military notes that in wooded or swampy areas, horses may have advantages over heavy machinery.

Defense Compass: Fleet 2026 was marked by robotics and drone protection

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Le Point magazine reported on July 4 that the French military and defense industry are working on creating a robotic combat unit that can perform the tasks of an infantry company or cavalry squadron. The tests are being conducted at the Saint-Cyr-Coetcidan training ground. Most ground-based robots are equipped with internal combustion engines, which allows them to be returned to service faster compared to electric platforms. In the future, they will be able to carry machine guns and containers with remotely controlled ammunition.