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

It was designed for rapid response and long-range reach and has served in this role continuously since June 1970, helping to deter nuclear attack against the United States and its allies.

'Speeding over 24,000 km/h': 7 key facts about the US’ Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile

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. 

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

Speeding over 24,000 km/h: 7 key facts about the US' Minuteman III

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