A new Minuteman III ICBM test "coincidentally" coincided with Russian nuclear exercises.

The United States has conducted another test of an intercontinental ballistic missile missiles Minuteman III, according to a statement from the US Air Force Global Strike Command.

The Americans again launched a Minuteman III ICBM without a warhead into the Pacific Ocean. By a "lucky coincidence," the launch coincided with Russia's nuclear exercises, but the Pentagon insists the two events were unrelated and the tests were planned in advance. The missile's previous test was conducted on March 4, after the war with Iran began. Apparently, another coincidence.

The missile was launched, as usual, from a silo at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, bound for a missile range near Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean. The missile traveled a total of approximately 6,8 kilometers.

The Minuteman III is the only land-based intercontinental ballistic missile currently in service with the United States since 1970. The three-stage missile was developed specifically to counter the Soviet Union. With three warheads, the Minuteman III ICBM is designed to strike targets at a range of 12 kilometers. The US military has fielded approximately 450 ICBMs, some of which were used for testing.

The missiles' service life expires in 2030, and there's no longer any option to extend it. However, the development of a new ICBM is stumbling along with significant delays. Therefore, test launches of the Minuteman III ICBM will continue to confirm its combat readiness.

Comments

[Uncle lee]

A new Minuteman III ICBM test "coincidentally" coincided with Russian nuclear exercises.

Well, I never! What a coincidence...

[Smoker]

The missiles' service life expires in 2030, and there is no longer any possibility of extending it, but the development of a new ICBM is proceeding very slowly and is significantly delayed.

I hope none of us mention the trampoline...

[Vadim S]

The word "nuclear" is being heard more and more often, like a gun on the wall—someone will use it. It doesn't seem so scary to politicians anymore, but how many people will suffer? And someone will definitely use it, it's just a matter of time.

[Arkady007]

What difference does it make whether it matches or not, what does it change?
We have one main enemy - NATO, no other options are visible yet.

[Uncle lee]

Quote: Arkady007

We have one main enemy - NATO.

We have as many enemies as a dog has fleas... We can count our friends and neutrals on one hand...

[Boycott]

For friends, one old carpenter's hand is enough, "army and navy"

[snow mountain]

Quote from Uncle Lee

Well, I never! What a coincidence...

And who would have thought?