September 2, 2026

French Hypersonic Weapons Maturing

On September 2, 2026 I Google AI'd :  Yes, France is actively developing hypersonic weapons. [1, 2]
Key Hypersonic Programs
  • ASN4G Missile: The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) officially commissioned MBDA to develop the ASN4G (Air-Sol Nucléaire de 4ème Génération), a scramjet-powered, air-launched nuclear cruise missile designed to fly at hypersonic speeds (expected around Mach 6–7). It is planned to enter service by roughly 2035 and be carried by the Rafale F5 fighter. [1, 2, 3]
  • V-MAX Demonstrator: France previously launched the V-MAX (Véhicule MAnoeuvrant eXpérimental) experimental maneuvering glider program, managed by ArianeGroup under the DGA, to master hypersonic glide vehicle technologies through flight tests. [1]
Most users on Reddit agree that the formal contract award for the ASN4G marks a major technological leap for France's airborne nuclear deterrence capability. [1]
Would you like to know more about the Rafale F5 integration or the difference between scramjet cruise missiles and hypersonic glide vehicles?

3 comments:

  1. Anonymous9/02/2026 10:21 AM

    Hello Peter, I'm just contacting you with a somewhat random query regarding Lorna Coates, who I believe was your aunt. I'm researching her career in sound and would value your input. If you are willing to speak to me, please email me at liam(dot)egan(at)optusnet(dot)com(dot)au. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Take care, Liam.

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  2. Pete29/03/2026 8:40 AM

    Hi Liam at 9/02/2026 10:21 AM

    Best to identify your surname and town/city you live in Australia(?) (which should not be secrets!). Then I'll consider contacting you.

    Cheers Pete

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  3. Pete29/03/2026 9:46 PM

    Thanks Liam for your reply of Thursday 3 September 2026 at 2:06pm.

    I'm replying to you offline.

    Cheers Peter "Pete" Coates

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Commenters, please limit your comments to a short paragraph = 5 lines. I'm not ungrateful - but can't write 2 or 3 short articles per week if I'm fielding essay length comments. Pete.