France conducts test of a new nuclear-capable missile without a warhead
France launched the M51.3 ballistic missile for the first time from the Le Vigilant submarine off Brittany. The missile landed in the North Atlantic, far from any coast. President Macron watched the launch and said France is stronger today.
- France conducted the first test launch of the M51.3 ballistic missile from the nuclear-powered submarine Le Vigilant off Brittany.
- The missile was launched from the Le Vigilant submarine and landed in the North Atlantic several hundred kilometers from any coast.
- French President Emmanuel Macron observed the launch from the frigate Auvergne and stated France is stronger today.
- France maintains about 290 nuclear warheads and has the fourth largest global arsenal.
Outlets: Danas, Die Welt, La Tercera, Le Figaro, Le Parisien, N1 BiH, The Hindu (International), france24.com
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