It became known about the conduct of air missile tests in France, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. According to the latest data, we are talking about an upgraded version of the MBDA ASMPA cruise missile.
Tests of this weapon were carried out on board the Rafale fighter of the French Air Force.
Several observation centers were used to monitor trials, including a center in Biscarossa (Aquitaine, southwestern France).
For the first time French fighters received supersonic missiles, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, at 2009 year. AT 2010 year they began to equip aircraft of the French Navy.
Rafale fighters are currently receiving F3 cruise missiles.. They (compared to predecessor missiles) have higher speed and increased damage radius. The missiles also received new control systems..
In France they celebrate, that the tests of the upgraded MBDA ASMPA complete a set of work on detailed design and obtaining a special license to operate the updated aircraft weapons. It is noted, that in a few years these missiles will be replaced by other missiles, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead – ASN4G.
Particular attention was paid to these news in India., in the arsenal of which appear Rafale fighters. Indian experts believe, that it is necessary to create our own variants of air-launched missiles with nuclear warheads. This would increase the capabilities of India's nuclear forces..
