US Air Force Conducts Missile Test As Show Of Nuclear Strength
The US military successfully launched an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, demonstrating the nation’s nuclear readiness. The Minuteman III missile took off around 1 a.m. Wednesday, lighting up the sky as it traveled over 4,200 miles to a test range in the Marshall Islands.
The Air Force confirmed that the launch was part of a scheduled test designed to ensure the reliability of the US nuclear deterrent. Officials emphasized that this test was not in response to any global events but was planned years in advance.
The 🇺🇸 conducted a test launch of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile.
The launch was made on February 19 from a mine installation at the Vandenberg base in California. The rocket was directed towards the test site at Kwajalein Atoll in the Pacific Ocean. pic.twitter.com/UfJDVubHWe— Real Libyan (@real__libyan) February 19, 2025
The Minuteman III is a key part of the US nuclear defense system. Developed during the Cold War, it has been in service since the 1960s. The missile is capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads and reaching targets across the globe in under 30 minutes. Wednesday’s test flight was monitored closely to gather data on its accuracy and performance.
The United States conducted a successful test launch of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile on February 19th. pic.twitter.com/GcZz0xN3dM
— The Global Observer (@GlobalObserverX) February 20, 2025
As part of the launch protocol, the US provided advance notice to Russia and other nations under international agreements. This routine notification helps maintain transparency and prevent unnecessary escalation.
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TheUnited States conducted a test launch of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile.The launch took place on February 19 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The rocket was aimed at a test site near Kwajalein Atoll in the Pacific… pic.twitter.com/gf6XcAaiwX
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Col. Dustin Harmon, commander of the 377th Test and Evaluation Group, stated that data collected from the launch would be used to assess the missile system’s reliability. The Air Force is currently working on replacing the Minuteman III with the next-generation Sentinel missile, expected to begin deployment in 2029.
I see that the @usairforce had a successful intercontinental ballistic missile launch in California. 🚀
15k mph is extremely fast. 🫡
— the Hardway 2.0 (@ColeH64469) February 19, 2025
The US currently has around 400 Minuteman III missiles stationed in silos across Wyoming, Montana, and North Dakota. These weapons remain a cornerstone of the nation’s nuclear strategy as the military continues to modernize its arsenal.
❗️🚀🇺🇸 – U.S. Successfully Tests Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile with a 13,000 Kilometer Range
According to a statement from Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in California and the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), the AFGSC conducted a test launch… pic.twitter.com/LIajtaG88z
— 🔥🗞The Informant (@theinformant_x) February 19, 2025