France has successfully conducted a test launch of an upgraded air-launched nuclear-capable missile, the ASMPA-R, from a Rafale fighter jet. The missile, which has a speed exceeding Mach 3 and a range of over 500 kilometers, was tested without its nuclear warhead as part of the DURANDAL nuclear exercise. This test comes shortly after Russia began its own tactical nuclear weapon drills, although French officials have stated that the two exercises are not linked. The ASMPA-R represents a significant advancement in France's tactical nuclear capabilities. The news was reported via BarronsOnline.
BREAKING: France takes a major leap in its tactical nuclear capability after test-firing an air-launched nuclear missile from a Rafale fighter jet for the first time. The upgraded supersonic nuclear-capable ASMPA cruise missile has a speed of Mach 3+ and a range of 500+ km 🇫🇷 https://t.co/qmUrdnN2Rr
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Just a day after #Russia began its tactical nuclear weapon drills, #France conducted its own test of a new nuclear-capable missile, as tensions between the two sides escalate. Watch for details https://t.co/SxDx8F5YFW
France Tests Updated Air-launched Nuclear Missile https://t.co/VwjGyxVW8s via @BarronsOnline
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🇫🇷☢️ French strategic forces just carried DURANDAL nuclear exercice that ended with the launch of a live ASMPA-R supersonic nuclear capable missile, without its ☢️ warhead. This is NOT linked to Russian non strategic ☢️exercice currently taking place in Southern 🇷🇺. Short 🧶 https://t.co/m2EtZzhn6V