France steps up its nuclear deterrence, in the ever changing European security landscape with test of ASMPA-R supersonic nuclear-capable missile. French DGA agency (Directorate General of Armaments – ...
The newest generation of France’s home grown ASMP nuclear cruise missile has been shown for the first time after an unarmed test launch inaugurated its entry into service with the French Navy. After ...
The French Defense Ministry on Thursday announced that the successful testing of a modern version of the nuclear-capable ASMPA missile. The medium-range air-to-surface missile, developed by MBDA ...
A French Navy Dassault Rafale combat aircraft carrying the ASMPA-R upgraded air-launched nuclear missile during firing evaluations in November 2025. The missile is now operational with both the French ...
France has performed a first test firing of an updated MBDA ASMPA nuclear missile from a Dassault Rafale fighter. Conducted on 9 December 2020, the test activity involved the airframer and weapons ...
The first image of the ASMPA-R was published by the French defense ministry on Nov. 13, although some editing has been performed on the intakes of the weapon. Credit: French Ministry of the Armed ...
The ASMPA – seen here on the aircraft centreline – is scheduled to remain in service until around 2035. (SirpaAir/French Air Force) France has approved the mid-life refurbishment of its Air-Sol ...
The French military has approximately 290 nuclear warheads and can launch them from land, air, and sea. The French Navy officially introduced the newest version of its ASMP nuclear cruise missile into ...
The newest generation of France’s home grown ASMP nuclear cruise missile has been shown for the first time after an unarmed test launch inaugurated its entry into service with the French Navy. After ...
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