U.S. Air Force Test Launch of Minuteman III ICBM

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
The U.S. Air Force conducted a routine launch of an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.

Key Points

  • ICBM test launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
  • Travelled 15,000 mph to a test range near the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands.
  • Part of routine activities to demonstrate the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear deterrent.

Pros

  • Demonstrates the strength of the nation's nuclear deterrent.
  • Routine test to ensure the effectiveness of the U.S.'s nuclear weapons delivery systems.

Cons

  • Potential escalation in tensions due to the nature of the test.