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ASN4G Fourth-Generation Nuclear Hypersonic ASM — framework & development contract

Framework agreement and development contract for MBDA to develop the ASN4G fourth-generation nuclear hypersonic air-to-surface missile for France's DGA.

Moves ASN4G from preliminary studies into full-scale development. Targets speeds near Mach 8, range exceeding 1,000km, and scramjet propulsion — a major step beyond the current ASMP-A. Will be operated by the Forces Aériennes Stratégiques and the Force Aéronavale Nucléaire, carried on the Rafale F5, with in-service entry expected around 2035. Contract value not disclosed.

Award detail

Agency
France DGA
Award ID
Undisclosed
Ceiling value
Undisclosed
Vehicle
Framework agreement + development contract; in-service ~2035 on Rafale F5
Awarded
2026-06-02
Period of performance ends
Undisclosed

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What is the ASN4G Fourth-Generation Nuclear Hypersonic ASM — framework & development contract contract?
Moves ASN4G from preliminary studies into full-scale development. Targets speeds near Mach 8, range exceeding 1,000km, and scramjet propulsion — a major step beyond the current ASMP-A. Will be operated by the Forces Aériennes Stratégiques and the Force Aéronavale Nucléaire, carried on the Rafale F5, with in-service entry expected around 2035. Contract value not disclosed.
Which agency awarded the ASN4G Fourth-Generation Nuclear Hypersonic ASM — framework & development contract contract?
The ASN4G Fourth-Generation Nuclear Hypersonic ASM — framework & development contract contract was awarded by France DGA under a Framework agreement + development contract; in-service ~2035 on Rafale F5 vehicle.

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missileshypersonicnuclear-deterrentfrance-dga

Sources & citations2

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    France's DGA notified MBDA of the framework agreement and development contract for the ASN4G fourth-generation nuclear hypersonic air-to-surface missile

    DGA (Direction Générale de l'Armement): DGA commande le développement du missile hypersonique ASN4G à MBDA
    Verified2026-06-02
  2. 2

    ASN4G targets Mach 8 speeds, range exceeding 1,000km, scramjet propulsion; to be carried on Rafale F5, operated by Forces Aériennes Stratégiques and Force Aéronavale Nucléaire, in service ~2035

    Naval News: French DGA commissions MBDA to develop ASN4G hypersonic missile
    Verified2026-06-13