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![thinkdefence Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::90350594.png) Think Defence [@thinkdefence](/creator/twitter/thinkdefence) on x 105.7K followers
Created: 2025-07-17 19:31:04 UTC

@wavellroom The French demonstrated parachuting onto a damaged airfield with combat engineers in Mali to clear a runway for follow-on aircraft. Niche, but crucial. The same applies to medical support, CBRN, and air traffic control.

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