The French Defense Ministry has commissioned a new medium-range air-to-ground missile, the ASMPA-R, capable of carrying a nuclear charge, following a second test launch from a Rafale fighter jet. The Ministry stated on Thursday, November 14, 2025, that the commissioning document was signed by the Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs on November 10, 2025, as part of the Naval Nuclear Aviation program. The deployment of this new missile is part of France’s nuclear deterrence strategy, following the commissioning of the new M51.3 intercontinental ballistic missile (capable of carrying a nuclear charge) in late October. This move signifies a major increase in defense capabilities, reinforcing France’s global military and strategic posture.
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