On June 2, 2026, the French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) announced the framework agreement for the implementation and development contract of the fourth generation nuclear Air-to-Ground missile (ASN4G).
French MoD press release / Translated by Naval News
The Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) notified MBDA on June 2, 2026, of the framework agreement for the implementation and development contract of the fourth generation nuclear Air-to-Sol missile (ASN4G).
It will enter service around 2035. It will be operated by both the Strategic Air Forces and the Nuclear Naval Air Force. It will be carried by the Rafale F5 .
The performance of the ASN4G, and in particular its hypervelocity, will make it possible to maintain the credibility of airborne deterrence in the face of evolving threats.
In accordance with the military programming law, the DGA is working on modernizing the airborne nuclear component. The ASN4G missile will replace the upgraded ASMPA missile currently in service.
A technological breakthrough compared to previous systems, ASN4G relies on technological and industrial know-how that few countries in the world possess.
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