US Successfully Tests Unarmed Minuteman III ICBM

The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command successfully launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) as part of a routine test. The test, conducted from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, verified the safety, security, reliability, and effectiveness of the U.S. nuclear deterrent. Data collected will inform future improvements to the Minuteman III and the development of the next-generation Sentinel ICBM. The test involved multiple government agencies and Air Force bases, reaffirming the U.S. commitment to maintaining a credible nuclear deterrent.