The French Ministry of the Armed forces announced that the third version of the M51 submarine launched ballistic missile (SLBM) known as “M51.3” entered operational service on 24 October, 2025. The ...

The M51.3 missile is equipped with new oceanic nuclear warheads (TNO-2) that have a longer range, better precision, and deeper penetration capabilities than France’s existing arsenal. It is also ...

France’s new submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) is the latest upgrade in its line of M51 missiles—extending its range to as far as 6,200 miles (10,000 km). The French Navy has a new nuclear ...

France has officially declared its new M51.3 submarine-launched ballistic missile operational, marking a major step in modernizing its ocean-based nuclear deterrent. The missile, deployed aboard Le ...

The French government has declared the latest iteration of its M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile is ready to enter operational service. The ArianeGroup-made M51.3 formally reached the milestone ...

French president Emmanuel Macron speaks to the crew of the submarine "Le Terrible" from the operations center of the vessel. (Fred Tanneau/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) PARIS — France introduced a ...

On October 28, France’s Directorate General of Armament (DGA) marked a new milestone by announcing the operational entry into service of the new M51.3 ballistic missile, developed and produced by ...