On May 22, 2024, the French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) announced the successful first evaluation launch of the upgraded ASMPA_R medium-range air-to-surface strategic missile. This unarmed missile was launched from a Rafale fighter jet belonging to the French Strategic Air Forces during a flight that simulated a typical raid mission. Read full Defense Aerospace News at this link ...
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An ASMPA_R medium-range air-to-surface strategic missile was test launched from a Fighter fighter jet. (Picture source: French DGA)
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