https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/macron-observes-test-of-new-nuclear-capable-missile-without-warheadContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/macron-observes-test-of-new-nuclear-capable-missile-without-warheadhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/macron-observes-test-of-new-nuclear-capable-missile-without-warhead#u112530Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:30:42 +0000France successfully test-fired an upgraded nuclear-capable M51.3 ballistic missile from a submarine on October 6, 2026. The missile was launched from the Le Vigilant submarine off Brittany and impacted in the North Atlantic, hundreds of kilometers from any coastline. French President Emmanuel Macron witnessed the firing from a French warship. The test was conducted without a warhead.Why it mattersThis test comes amid heightened tensions between France and Russia. The missile is a variant of France's M51 missile and is part of France's nuclear deterrent program. The test demonstrates