1.   Paris says the blasts are needed to develop computer simulations of explosions, making further testing unnecessary.

2.   France claims it needs to complete the blasts to develop computer simulation technology that will make further testing unnecessary.

3.   France insisted the tests were needed to ensure the viability of its independent nuclear force and to develop simulation technology making further testing unnecessary.

4.   French President Jacques Chirac has said that France needs the test blasts to develop computer simulations of explosions, making further testing unnecessary.

5.   Ince said data from the wind tunnel and testing make him believe the team made the right choice.

6.   The French government says the blasts are needed to develop computer simulations of explosions, making further testing unnecessary.