TechFocus: Europe’s would-be water bombers race to tackle future wildfires
Inside the stripped remains of a disused turboprop aircraft, engineer Jonathan Beck moves between rows of tanks. He demonstrates how his French startup intends to enter the fight against wildfires across Europe. The company is positioning its aircraft as a challenger to ageing Canadair water-bombers. The effort reflects a race to develop new tools for tackling Europe’s future wildfires.
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Reuters★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 05:10Original
Focus: Europe’s would-be water bombers race to tackle future wildfires
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