The purpose of the Minuteman III test launch was to verify the safety, effectiveness and readiness of this particular weapon system, the US Air Force Command (AFGSC) said in a statement.
The US Air Force carried out yet another test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Wednesday.
The purpose of the Minuteman III test launch was to verify the safety, effectiveness and readiness of the specific weapon system, it is underlined in a statement by the US Air Force Command (AFGSC) which is responsible for ICBM missiles (intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warhead).
The previous Minuteman III test (on August 16) had been postponed twice. It was originally scheduled for March, but was postponed due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to avoid an escalation in Washington-Moscow relations. It was adjourned for a second time in early August while Chinese military trainings were underway around Taiwan, after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei drew sharp criticism from Beijing.
The US nuclear arsenal includes Minuteman III missiles (launched from the ground), Trident missiles (launched from submarines) and bombs carried by strategic bombers.
RES-EMP
Read the News today and get the latest news.
Follow Skai.gr on Google News and be the first to know all the news.
I am currently a news writer for News Bulletin247 where I mostly cover sports news. I have always been interested in writing and it is something I am very passionate about. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and spending time with my family and friends.
