U.S. military launches ICBM in display of nuclear forces' readiness
- The U.S. military successfully launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California as a demonstration of readiness and confidence in the nation's nuclear deterrent.
- The launch was carried out by the Air Force Global Strike Command's 576th Flight Test Squadron, which is the only dedicated ICBM test squadron in the United States.
- The launch took place amidst tensions with Russia over its war in Ukraine and North Korea's continued missile activities, including a recent simulated tactical nuclear strike. The U.S. Has notified both the Hague Code of Conduct and the Russian government regarding the launch.
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The United States successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile to demonstrate the “effectiveness” of its nuclear deterrent forces
The United States said on Wednesday it had successfully tested an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), with the operation announced in advance to avoid any escalation of tensions with Russia in the midst of the conflict in Ukraine.
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