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 ...

The M51 SLBM exemplifies France’s commitment to nuclear deterrence, evolving from conceptual designs in the 1980s to a sophisticated weapon system operational in the 2020s. With Europe once more ...

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 ...

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 ...