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Macron watches M51 missile test from nuclear submarine off Brittany

Original: Tandis que le pays s'embrase, Macron a assisté au tir d'un missile M51.3, du sous-marin nucléaire Le Vigilant, au large

President Emmanuel Macron travelled discreetly to Brittany on Monday evening to witness the test-firing of an M51.3 missile from the nuclear submarine Le Vigilant off the coast of Finistère, according to local reports. The demonstration of France's nuclear deterrent comes as the country faces domestic unrest, prompting commentary about the timing of the presidential visit and remarks that France is 'stronger than ever'.

Why now: The striking contrast between the missile test showcase and ongoing turmoil in France is drawing attention and debate.

Emmanuel MacronLe VigilantM51 missileFinistèreLe Télégramme

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• Tandis que le pays s'embrase, Macron a assisté au tir d'un missile M51.3, du sous-marin nucléaire Le Vigilant, au large du Finistère. Le président est arrivé, lundi soir en Bretagne en toute discrétion, selon Le Telegramme. "Aujourd’hui, nous sommes plus forts, et je pense que… · paul_denton · 30

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