France completes successful test of new nuclear-capable missile
- Posted on October 6, 2026
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France completes successful test of new nuclear-capable missile
France's armed forces test-fired a new M51.3 nuclear-capable ballistic missile in the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday, the defense ministry said. President Emmanuel Macron, who said the test highlighted the country's capacity for nuclear deterrence, also underlined the changing nature of adversity from Russia.
