World Oct 6, 2026 Updated Oct 6, 2026
France tests new nuclear missile M51 in military exercise
- France tested a new nuclear missile, the third version of the M51 strategic ballistic missile, without a warhead.
- French President Emmanuel Macron was present at the launch, observing it from a frigate of the French Navy.
- The missile was launched from the coast of Finisterre and fell into the Atlantic Ocean several hundred kilometers from the shore, as part of a military exercise called SMERTRIOS.
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B92 Oct 6, 2026
Nova nuklearna raketa je lansirana VIDEO
- A new French nuclear missile was launched without a warhead, as reported by the Elysée Palace and the Ministry of Armed Forces.
- President Emmanuel Macron observed the launch from a warship near the coast of Finisterre.
- The missile, the third version of the M51 sea-launched ballistic missile, landed in the Atlantic several hundred kilometers from the shore.
Vecernje novosti Oct 6, 2026
FRANCUSKA TESTIRALA NOVU NUKLEARNU RAKETU: Makron uživo gledao lansiranje (VIDEO)
- France tested a new nuclear missile without a warhead, with President Emmanuel Macron watching the launch live from a naval frigate.
- The missile, the third version of the M51 sea-launched ballistic missile, fell into the Atlantic several hundred kilometers from the coast.
- The news article also mentions other events in France and Germany, including protests in Germany demanding more environmentally friendly policies.
Telegraf Oct 6, 2026
Makron posmatrao lansiranje moćnog oružja: Francuska pokazala snagu svog arsenala
- French President Emmanuel Macron observed the first test launch of the M51 intercontinental ballistic missile from a frigate.
- The missile was launched without a nuclear warhead and fell into the northern Atlantic, several hundred kilometers from any coastline.
- The test was part of a military exercise called SMERTROIS to verify the submarine's ability to use the M51 missile after maintenance.
