A French nuclear warhead facility located near Cherbourg, Normandy, France. The site was likely used to maintain and upgrade France's nuclear arsenal, with the goal of increasing the number of warheads to 'assured destructive power'. This move was announced by French President Emmanuel Macron in 2023, marking the first time France has increased its nuclear arsenal since at least 1992.
The expansion is part of France's efforts to deepen nuclear cooperation with Germany and reaffirm NATO commitments. The site is believed to be part of the French nuclear deterrent's infrastructure, with the goal of deterring potential threats and maintaining national security.