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France conducts first submarine launch of M51.3 nuclear missile
Original: France conducts first submarine launch of M51.3 nuclear-capable missile
France has carried out the first submarine-launched test of its M51.3 nuclear-capable ballistic missile, the newest version of the weapon that arms its strategic submarines. The test marks a step in the modernisation of France's nuclear deterrent, which remains a cornerstone of the country's defence policy, and comes amid heightened international attention to nuclear-capable weapons programmes.
Why now: Testing a new nuclear-capable missile is a significant development for France's deterrent and draws wide strategic interest.
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- France conducts first submarine launch of M51.3 nuclear-capable missile · Naval Technology
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