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U.S. Military Successfully Tests Minuteman III Missile

5/22/2025

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On May 21, 2025, the U.S. military executed a successful test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Soaring 4,200 miles to the Kwajalein Atoll, this launch underscores the U.S. commitment to maintaining a robust nuclear deterrent and showcases the readiness of its nuclear triad.

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Story summary

On May 21, 2025, the U.S. military executed a successful test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Soaring 4,200 miles to the Kwajalein Atoll, this launch underscores the U.S. commitment to maintaining a robust nuclear deterrent and showcases the readiness of its nuclear triad.