US Air Force test-fires unarmed but nuclear-capable Minuteman III missile

The United States conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from California over the Pacific Ocean, showcasing its nuclear deterrent capabilities. The missile, equipped with a reentry vehicle for data collection, flew 4,200 miles to a test site in the Marshall Islands. The U.S. military informed Russia in advance of the test, highlighting the importance of the nuclear triad in national security.

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