French Nuclear Forces
The French maintain a deterrent of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs). France has in operation four SSBNs of three classes: two of the new Triomphant-class subs, one L'Inflexible-class sub, and one Redoubtable-class sub (Le Foudroyant). and airborne weapons.
SLBMs
| Name | SSBNs | Warhead x yield (kilotons) |
Total warheads |
|---|---|---|---|
| M51.1 | 32 | 4-6 x 100 | 160 |
| M51.2 | 16 | 4-6 x 100 | 80 |
| Total | 48 | 240 |
Bombers
| Name | Launchers | Warhead x yield (kilotons) |
Total warheads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafale BF3/ASMPA (Land-based) | 40 | 1 x 300 bomb | 40 |
| Rafale MF3/ASMPA (Carrier-based) | 10 | 1 x 300 bomb | 10 |
| Total | 50 | 50 |