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France test-fires new nuclear-capable missile from submarine for first time

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Briefings

French President Emmanuel Macron publicly stated that hybrid attacks attributed to Russia would not remain unanswered, following his previous pledge to ensure such threats would not go unanswered. This statement was made weeks after the French military tested a new nuclear-capable missile from a submarine for the first time. The evidence indicates a shift in rhetoric regarding Russia's potential hybrid warfare capabilities, though specific operational details of the submarine test remain unconfirmed.

Key points

• Emmanuel Macron publicly declared that hybrid attacks blamed on Russia would not go unanswered, following his earlier vow to ensure such threats would not go unanswered.
• The French military conducted a test firing of a new nuclear-capable missile from a submarine, marking the first such test for France.

Context and limitations

The evidence is limited to Macron's public statement and a single reported submarine test. Specific details regarding the missile's capabilities, the submarine's operational status, or the exact date of the test beyond the publication date are not provided.

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