The United States conducted a scheduled test of its LGM‑30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)  sometimes called the “doomsday missile”  from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California amid rising international tensions tied to the US‑Israel war with Iran.


Minuteman III: America Tests Nuclear ICBM Amid Global Tensions

At the heart of the land-based leg of US' nuclear triad is the LGM-30G Minuteman III, which has continued to remain on constant alert for more than five decades and would eventually be replaced by next-generation Sentinel system.

US nuclear triad: How Minuteman III became a pillar of America’s strategic deterrence

The test of an unarmed nuclear-capable missile was conducted by the Air Force Global Strike Command from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The codemane of the test was GT 254, which went off successfully. 

Doomsday countdown? US test-fires Minuteman III missile days after Trump’s nuclear vow — What it means

From Minuteman III to R-36M, here's a look at top five most powerful long-range ballistic missiles in the world. This list also includes RS-28 Sarmat (Satan II), DF-41 and Hwasong-17.

From Minuteman III to R-36M: Top 5 most powerful long-range ballistic missiles in the world

The Minuteman III has a range of over 13,000 kilometres, allowing it to strike targets virtually anywhere on Earth. It reaches speeds of over 24,000 km/h during flight.

Meet Minuteman III: The US ballistic missile that can hit you anywhere on Earth

The US Air Force blew up a Minuteman III missile after an anomaly was detected following its launch. The Minuteman III is key to the U.S. military's strategic arsenal.

US Air Force blows up Minuteman III while testing its flight

The United States has tested its Minuteman III, which is a nuclear intercontinental missile, which is capable of delivering nuclear warheads to any part of the world.

US Air Force conducts first of two ICBM test launches from California

A powerful US intercontinental ballistic missile will be supported by Boeing. The aircraft-maker has been awarded a $1.6 billion contract to provide guidance subsystem support for US Minuteman III Intercontinental ballistic missiles, the Pentagon said Wednesday.

What is the Minuteman III? Powerful US missiles to be upkept by Boeing

The United States military said on Tuesday that it had carried out a test of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, which was postponed to prevent raising tensions with Beijing after China's display of force near Taiwan earlier this month

U.S. carries out ICBM test that was delayed due to Chinese show-of-force over Taiwan

The United States, on Tuesday (August 16), successfully tested a long-range, nuclear-capable ballistic missile. The test was conducted after a couple of delays that were done on purpose to avoid further escalating tensions over Ukraine and Taiwan.

Explainer: US successfully tests ICBM after delays. How powerful is the nuclear-capable Minuteman III?

The United States military said on Tuesday that it launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test re-entry vehicle from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California on August 16 at 12:49am Pacific Time.

US carries out ICBM test to demonstrate readiness of nuclear forces, says 'not reactionary to world events'

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