France develops a new M51 nuclear missile: a project costs € 7.5 billion (photo)

To spread: the new intercontinental M51. 4 missile is intended for the "ocean shield" of France. Arms will equip atomic submarines. France develops a new intercontinental ballistic missile (MBR) M51. 4 at the Snle 3G project for strategic submarines. This was reported by the Minister of Defense of the country Sebastien Lecorn. The M51 strategic M51 missiles will be a link to ensure the safety of the Ocean Component.

It will be placed on board one of the atomic submarines at military exercises, the official told. "We thank the crew of the submarine and anyone who selflessly works on the most important strategic task: restraint and protection of important interests of France," Lecorton added. The main feature of the MBR M51. 4 is the great range, accuracy and effective overcoming of missile defense systems. Development terms and a detailed list of updates have not yet been presented. The previous version of M51.

3 has been developed since 2014, and its production should only begin in 2025. In November 2023, the French weapons agency (DGA) conducted the first test start of the M51. 3 missile from the test landfill in Landi, OPEX360 notes. According to a budget report, the launch of the fourth stage of the M51 program will require € 7. 5 billion from the budget for 2025. New rockets will strengthen the strategic oceanic forces equipped with four atomic submarines.

"Each technological improvement contains characteristics that develop defense for 20-30 years forward,"-explained the former CEO of Arianegroup Andre-Juber Roussel. Defense Express analysts add that Snle 3G submarines with new rockets will replace the existing Triompant submarines. The first new submarine will be about 2035. Snle 3G, like Triompant, will carry 16 MB.