Jet-powered flyboard steals show at Bastille Day military parade

Macron said European defence was the theme of the 2019 Bastille Day parade - Copyright REUTERS

By Alastair Jamieson & Reuters

Published on 14/07/2019 - 17:00•Updated 15/07/2019 - 11:50

President Emmanuel Macron said he was “proud" or the "innovative” French army after seeing the flyboard designed by Franky Zapata.

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An armed flyboard rider was among the highlights of this year's Bastille Day military parade in Paris on Sunday.

It was part of a demonstration of new military technology that also included ground robots.

The jet-powered flying device was designed by French inventor Franky Zapata, who was given a €1.3 million development grant.

Macron gave an approving nod as the device was demonstrated. “Proud of our army, modern and innovative,” he later tweeted.

The parade also included several flypasts.

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