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France orders MBDA to develop ASN4G hypersonic nuclear missile for Rafale F5

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.

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Verified Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA) communiqué, 11 June 2026

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

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