On a crisp November morning, the U.S. Air Force launched a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from California, sending it 4,200 miles across the Pacific. The test highlighted a ...

The US conducted two intercontinental ballistic missile tests this week. The missiles were unarmed and not in reaction to current world events, the Air Force said. The Minuteman III missiles are ...

A United States Air Force team successfully launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile. The weapon was equipped with a single telemetered joint test assembly re-entry vehicle ...

Despite the Minuteman III’s continued effectiveness, the technology it relies on is quite old. As tensions rise with Russia and China, the US Air Force is keen to demonstrate that they still have a ...

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An unarmed Minuteman III missile launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base early Wednesday morning and was a success, accoring to base officials. The intercontinental ballistic missile lifted off at 1 ...

Officially released photos show special weapons system mechanics conducting maintenance on nuclear-capable Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) boosters. This comes after the U.S.

The US Air Force launched a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of delivering a nuclear warhead to anywhere on Earth Wednesday morning — as part of a regular test of the ...

The US Air Force successfully launched an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM, a test scheduled months in advance. This event follows President Trump's recent call to restart nuclear weapons testing, ...

A test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from north Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for this coming Tuesday or Wednesday.

A test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from north Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5, Election Day. Lisa ...

The Minuteman III is a three-stage, solid-fuel rocket, meaning it can be launched with minimal preparation—an essential aspect for deterrence. The Air Force Global Strike Command noted in its comments ...