France fires upgraded nuclear-capable missile from submarine for first time — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-fires-upgraded-nuclear-capable-missile-from-submarine-for-first-timeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. France Fires Upgraded M51.3 Nuclear Missile From Submarinehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-fires-upgraded-nuclear-capable-missile-from-submarine-for-first-timehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-fires-upgraded-nuclear-capable-missile-from-submarine-for-first-time#u122053Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:47:31 +0000France test-fired an upgraded M51.3 nuclear-capable strategic ballistic missile from the Le Vigilant nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine for the first time. President Emmanuel Macron observed the weapons test from the deck of a frigate without a warhead attached to the projectile. The Ministry of Defence and the Elysee Palace confirmed the test launch occurred on Tuesday. The operation highlights France's nuclear deterrent capabilities amid rising tensions with Russia, following recent warnings from Paris concerning hybrid attacks.Why it mattersThe test underscores the ongoing mod