Q. Which country recently conducted a successful test of the ASMPA supersonic cruise missile?
Answer:
France
Notes: France recently achieved a milestone in defense with successful testing of ASMPA supersonic missile, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. ASMP/ASMP-A is a land-attack supersonic cruise missile, vital to France’s nuclear deterrence. ASMP-A, operational since 2009, has a range of 500 km and a 300 kt thermonuclear warhead. ASMPA-R, a renovated version, aims to enhance range and warhead capability. The missile features a solid-propellant engine and inertial guidance system.