FA Pumpe is a French nuclear facility located near Laon, Aisne, in northern France. As part of France's nuclear deterrent infrastructure, it represents the country's strategic commitment to maintaining a robust nuclear arsenal. France possesses approximately 290 nuclear warheads, making it the world's fourth-largest nuclear power after Russia, the United States, and China.
The facility is situated in the Picardy region, an area with significant military infrastructure dating back to both World Wars.