France has made a rare simulation of the nuclear deterrence mission – Le Monde

The French Air Force carried out a rare simulation of the nuclear deterrent mission after announced its intention to abandon the elimination treaty. Missiles at medium and short range .

On this Tuesday, February 5, writes "European Truth" in reference to Reuters.

The 11-hour mission included refueling, a review of all phases of the attack mission with the use of the fourth-generation Rafale multipurpose fighter

"These real attacks are planned in the airborne system. 'armament, which are conducted at fairly regular intervals, but remain rare because they are launched a true missile without warhead, "said Colonel Cyril Duvivier, president of the French Airborne Assembly.

French soldiers were not informed of when the mission was conducted and how frequently these simulations are conducted.

France spends annually about 3.5 billion euros to support its nuclear arsenal of 300 missiles.

Reminder, February 1 The United States announced the decision to suspend the DRSMD on February 2. This intention was announced by the United States in mid-January. This was preceded by Russia's accusation of violating the treaty, since the latter, according to representatives of the US State Department, is developing medium-range cruise missiles. And that violates the contract directly. US President Donald Trump has already announced that the United States would begin preparing a military response to violate Russia's commitments. Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Russian Federation was suspending its participation in the DRSMD and that was starting to develop a hypersonic missile .