Photo Shows Test Launch of US Minuteman III Nuclear Missile
Summary
The United States conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from California. The test was part of routine checks to ensure the missile's reliability. This comes as President Donald Trump announced plans to begin nuclear weapons testing processes.Key Facts
- The Minuteman III missile test was conducted by the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command.
- The missile, unarmed during the test, flew about 4,200 miles across the Pacific Ocean.
- Testing helps ensure the readiness and accuracy of the ICBM system.
- The U.S. has stopped explosive nuclear tests since 1992 but conducts regular unarmed missile tests.
- The Minuteman III is being replaced by a new missile called the Sentinel.
- There are 400 Minuteman III missiles in deployment across several U.S. states.
- The U.S. nuclear arsenal contains about 3,700 nuclear warheads as of January 2025.
- The missile can be launched from both ground control centers and by an airborne system aboard a Navy aircraft.
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