The US Air Force successfully launched an unarmed Minuteman III missile from California, showcasing the strength of its land-based nuclear deterrent. As America transitions to the next-generation ...

“This ICBM test launch underscores the strength of the nation’s nuclear deterrent and the readiness of the ICBM leg of the ...

A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile ...

This ballistic missile has an impressive range of up to 10,000 kilometers, allowing it to strike targets across the globe. It ...

The Minuteman III, a nuclear-capable missile, traveled approximately 4,200 miles at a speed exceeding 15,000 miles per hour, reaching the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command’s Ronald Reagan ...

Reagan Test Site is an indispensable national asset, uniquely equipped to support critical tests of our nation's offensive and defensive systems.' ...

The US military clarified that the Minuteman III missile launch test was routine and "not a response to current world events" ...

The Air Force described the test as routine, noting that more than 300 similar tests have been conducted over the years.

The Test and Evaluation Group at Vandenberg serves at the nation’s only dedicated ICBM test organization professionally ...

An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was launched at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday as part of a test of the ...

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – May 21, 2025 – A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a single ...

The launch involved an operational Minuteman III selected from Malmstrom that was transported to Vandenberg SFB earlier this year.