Development of new Rafale F5 with UCAV and ASN4G nuclear missile

French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the Rafale F5's development, which will include a new stealth UCAV and ASN4G hypersonic nuclear missile, targeting deployment by the 2030s. The UCAV will draw on nEUROn program technologies to enhance collaborative combat capabilities, reflecting a shift toward joint strategies in SEAD/DEAD missions.