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 US military on Wednesday (Sept 06) launched an unarmed ballistic missile to display the readiness and effectiveness of its nuclear weapon system. The Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) was test-launched at 1:26 AM local time from the Air Force base in California.

US test-launches unarmed ballistic missile amidst heightened tensions with North Korea

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The test comes amid concerns over North Korea's nuclear programme

US successfully tests rocket that can intercept ICBM

The trial comes amid inter-continental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) being test-fired by nuclear-armed North Korea

US to fire interceptor rocket in landmark ICBM test

The test is the first time the US military will attempt to intercept an ICBM

US to test anti-ICBM system as North Korea threat looms

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