France Orders Upgraded Ballistic Missile From ArianeGroup

Launch of the M51 missile from the Landes site of the DGA Missile Testing Center

Launch of the M51 missile from the Landes, France, Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) Missile Testing Center.

Credit: DGA
The French government has disclosed a development contract with ArianeGroup for a further evolution of its M51 ballistic missile. The M51.4 is due to deliver greater range, accuracy and ability to penetrate enemy air defenses, French procurement agency DGA said Sept. 12. The missile is due to be...
Robert Wall

Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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