Air-sol moyenne portée - Wikipedia
In French nuclear doctrine, it serves what is referred to as a "pre-strategic" deterrence role. It is intended to be the ultimate "warning shot" prior to the full-scale employment of the strategic nuclear weapons arming the Triomphant-class ballistic missile submarines.
France Successfully Conducts Evaluation Launch Of ASMPA-R …
May 24, 2024 · France steps up its nuclear deterrence, in the ever changing European security landscape with test of ASMPA-R supersonic nuclear-capable missile.
Air-Sol Moyenne Portée (ASMP/ ASMP-A) - Missile Threat
Apr 23, 2024 · The Air-Sol Moyenne Portée (ASMP/ ASMP-A) is an air-launched land-attack cruise missile that carries a nuclear payload. It is a central component of France’s nuclear deterrent force. An ASMP-A mock-up at the 2007 Paris Air Show. Photo: Wikipedia. An ASMP-A equipped on Rafale aircraft. Photo: MBDA.
France makes first firing of ASMPA-R nuclear air-launched cruise ...
May 23, 2024 · France completed the first force assessment firing of its new nuclear air launched cruise missile, the upgraded medium-range air-to-ground strategic missile (ASMPA-R), on 22 May 2024.
Air-Sol Moyenne Portee-Ameliore Weapon System, France
May 29, 2024 · The Air-Sol Moyenne Portee-Ameliore (ASMPA) is a medium-range air-to-ground missile developed by MBDA, a European consortium comprising missile manufacturers from the UK, France, and Italy. The ASMPA is an upgraded version of the original ASMP and boasts of enhanced range and performance.
France successfully test fires updated ASMPA nuclear missile
Dec 18, 2020 · The ASMPA is a supersonic cruise missile carrying a nuclear warhead. It is part of France’s airborne nuclear component. The ASMPA was initially used on the Mirage 2000N-K3 fighter-bomber until 2018, before being integrated on the Rafale F3R.
France successfully tests improved ASMPA nuclear missile
Apr 3, 2022 · France’s Direction générale de l’armement (DGA) announced on 23 March that the successful qualification firing of the Air-Sol Moyenne Portée Amélioré (ASMPA) air-launched cruise missile from a Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft had been carried out.
ASMPA is destined to replace the ASMP (strategic and ultimate deterrent air-launched nuclear missile, for deployment by France’s strategic air forces and which can be carried under the Mirage 2000N).
France: ASMPA-R missile successfully fired from Rafale B fighter
May 23, 2024 · The ASMPA-R missile, launched from a Rafale B fighter jet, completed a simulated nuclear raid without a warhead. This exercise demonstrated the missile’s enhanced performance, reliability, and integration with the Rafale’s weapon systems.
France conducts first operational test launch of upgraded ASMPA …
May 23, 2024 · The French Air and Space Force conducted the first operational test and evaluation (OT&E) launch of the upgraded MBDA France ASMPA (Air-Sol Moyenne Portée Amélioré) supersonic medium-range...