French Navy Conducts Second ASMPA-R Test Amid Nuclear Modernization Efforts
France has completed a second evaluation firing of its upgraded ASMPA-R air-launched nuclear missile, validating the system under realistic conditions. The test, conducted by the French Navy, follows a first ASMPA-R test in May 2024 and is part of France’s 2024-2030 military spending plan. The ASMPA-R upgrade program aims to improve the missile’s range, survivability, and penetration performance, extending its service life until 2035. According to the French defense procurement agency, the exercise confirmed the level of expertise maintained by the naval crews responsible for the nuclear strike role. AeroTime.