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Minuteman III test showcases readiness of U.S. nuclear force's deterrent
A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a single telemetered joint test assembly re-entry vehicle Feb.
This test launch is part of routine and periodic activities designed to demonstrate that the United States' nuclear deterrent remains safe, secure, reliable, and effective in deterring 21st-century threats and reassuring our allies. “During this test, we collected and analyzed performance and other key data points to evaluate current missile system competencies,” said Col. Dustin Harmon, 377th TEG commander. An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test at 1:00 a.m. Pacific Time 19 Feb., 2025, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
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