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/ 9 November 2006

France tests new long-range nuclear missile

France test-launched a new generation of intercontinental ballistic missiles for the first time on Thursday. The M51 missile has a range of 6 000km, 50% further than that of the missile currently in service. Developed by EADS, the M51 will also be able to carry a heavier load than the M45 it will replace, and be armed with up to six warheads.