US military launches unarmed nuclear missile in Southern California to show off capabilities
The test was to ensure the “nuclear deterrent remains safe, secure, reliable, and effective in deterring 21st-century threats and reassuring our allies.”
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The test "is not a response to current world events," as it is a routine and periodic activity, which showcased America's nuclear deterrent as "safe, secure, reliable, and effective" in deterring threats and reassuring allies, the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command said.
U.S. Air Force test-launches nuclear-capable, hypersonic Minuteman III ICBM
The U.S. Air Force demonstrated the nation's nuclear readiness by launching an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California early Wednesday morning.
Air Force tests unarmed nuclear missile in pre-dawn video
The Air Force must continue maintaining Minuteman III nuclear missiles longer than expected, with the Sentinel successor requiring a major restructuring.
Air Force launches unarmed nuclear missile from Vandenberg overnight, lands near Marshall Islands
Californians were able to look to the sky to see an unarmed missile as the Air Force launched the Minuteman III from Vandenberg base.
Unarmed Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Launched From Vandenberg Space Force Base
" Minuteman III test launch is just one of the ways the Department of the Air Force demonstrates the readiness, precision, and professionalism of U.S. nuclear forces,” said Acting Secretary of the Air Force Gary Ashworth.
Unarmed Minuteman III missile to launch from Santa Barbara County coast
A test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile is scheduled for Tuesday night from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County. According to the base, the launch window is set for 11:01 p.
ICBM, Minuteman III, blasts off during operational test at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
ICBM, Minuteman III, blasts off during operational test at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
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The US initiated the missile test just hours after Russia deployed an intercontinental ballistic missile launcher.