The impressive light arc was clearly seen in the sky this Saturday evening. Sébastien Lecornu, Minister of the Armed Forces, said in a press release “his great satisfaction after the success November 18, 2023 of the qualification firing of an M51.3 strategic ballistic missile without a nuclear charge”.
First successful test firing of the M51.3 strategic ballistic missile!
This development perpetuates the credibility of our nuclear deterrence and demonstrates the excellence of our launcher sector.
thanks to @DGA, @CEA_Officiel, @ArianeGroup and to all the actors of this successful shot. pic.twitter.com/Rwrgn6FEXq
— Sébastien Lecornu (@SebLecornu) November 18, 2023
This shooting was carried out by the General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) from the Landes site of DGA Missile Tests. “This flight made it possible to validate an important evolution of the missile which will contribute to perpetuating the credibility of our oceanic deterrence over the coming decades” it is specified. The General Directorate of the Army shared a video of the shooting.
France: The Directorate General of Armaments has launched a strategic sea-to-ground ballistic missile M51, for the first time in its M51.3 version.
The shot, carried out from Biscarrosse, was a success.(@DGA)pic.twitter.com/OgZzRAZSuZ
— Neurone Intelligence (@NeuroneIntel) November 18, 2023
The missile was monitored throughout its flight phase by the DGA’s test resources. The fallout zone is located in the North Atlantic, several hundred kilometers from any coast. This test was carried out without nuclear charge and in strict compliance with France’s international commitments.
2023-11-18 21:00:00
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