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# France orders MBDA to develop ASN4G hypersonic nuclear missile for Rafale F5
- URL: https://sovereigntymonitor.eu/news/2026-06-02-mbda-asn4g-hypersonic-missile-contract/
- Published: 2026-06-02T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-01T10:50:25.000Z
- Description: France's DGA ordered MBDA on 2 June to develop the ASN4G hypersonic, nuclear capable missile for the Rafale F5, targeting Mach 8 speeds and a 2035 in-service date to replace the ASMPA on France's airborne nuclear deterrent.
- Author: Reidar Balstad
- Tags: Defence and space, #news, #verified

Verified [Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA) communiqué, 11 June 2026](https://www.defense.gouv.fr/dga/actualites/dga-commande-developpement-du-missile-hypersonique-asn4g-mbda?ref=sovereigntymonitor.eu)

**What it does not test.** Does not disclose the contract's value or confirm funding for full development through to 2035.

**How this item counts.** Towards autonomy: it changes who made the parts. Binding 2 of 3 (agreed or funded), scale 2 of 3 (medium), Verified counts in full: weight +4 of 36 possible. DGA orders new hypersonic missile from MBDA (EU); national programme, value undisclosed. [European Sovereignty Index](https://sovereigntymonitor.eu/sovereignty-index/)