France successfully tests new M51.3 nuclear-capable ballistic missile
France’s armed forces successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable M51.3 ballistic missile in the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday. The defence ministry announced the test, while President Emmanuel Macron said it demonstrated France’s nuclear-deterrence capability.
France’s armed forces carried out a successful test launch of the new M51.3 ballistic missile, which is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, in the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday. The defence ministry announced the test.
The launch was a missile test, not a reported combat use. The ministry provided no further technical specifications or details about the launch site.
President Emmanuel Macron said the test demonstrated France’s capacity for nuclear deterrence.
Macron also said the nature of adversity from Russia was changing. The statement did not specify which changes he meant.
What we know
- French forces tested the M51.3 ballistic missile in the Atlantic Ocean.
- The missile is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
- The defence ministry described the test as successful.
- Emmanuel Macron linked the test to France’s nuclear-deterrence capability.
Trust: Single source
- The story relies on one publisher. A second independent confirmation has not been established from the cited sources.
- Sources: Le Monde International.
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