The United States successfully conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile on June 4, 2024. The missile, equipped with one re-entry vehicle, was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 12:56 a.m. Pacific Time. This test, supported by Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and Space Force Guardians, aimed to showcase the readiness and effectiveness of the U.S. nuclear force as a safe deterrent. Col. Bryan Titus noted the missile is capable of reaching Moscow in 30 minutes, highlighting its strategic significance amid rising global tensions.
America conducts test launch of unarmed nuclear missile - On June 4 at 12:56 a.m. Pacific Time, an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. https://t.co/hBegDdNLhc
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Dark, "Unarmed minuteman iii test launch to showcase readiness of U.S. nuclear force’s safe, effective deterrent" https://t.co/6q8twol1gt
Dark, "Unarmed minuteman iii test launch to showcase readiness of u.s. nuclear force’s safe, effective deterrent" https://t.co/6q8twol1gt
🚨🇺🇸 U.S: HEY LOOK, WE HAVE REALLY COOL LONG-RANGE NUKES A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen supported by Space Force Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with one re-entry vehicle. Col. Bryan Titus, Space… https://t.co/RlW1ExDgQo