The United States conducted a test launch of a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile Tuesday night from California’s central coast, a chilling reminder of just how dangerous the global situation has become.
As the world watches wars rage in Ukraine and an expanding conflict erupt across the Middle East, the launch boldly underscored the grim reality that nuclear deterrence is once again at the center of international security.
According to apress releasefrom Vandenberg Space Force Base near Santa Barbara, shortly after 11 p.m. local time, a Minuteman III missile lifted off from the base. The test involved an unarmed rocket equipped with multiple test re-entry vehicles.
🚨🇺🇸U.S. just tested a Minuteman III ballistic missile off the California coast while war rages in Iran.
The ICBM can carry nuclear warheads 20x more powerful than Hiroshima and travel 6,000 miles at 15,000 mph.
It hit its target near the Marshall Islands.
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The missile traveled thousands of miles across the Pacific Ocean before striking its designated target near Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. The journey covered roughly 4,200 miles and lasted about 22 minutes.
Officials from the US Air Force confirmed that the test was designed to evaluate the missile’s readiness and reliability. Air Force Global Strike Command said the launch was conducted to “verify the effectiveness, readiness, and accuracy” of the weapons system.
Source: The Gateway Pundit
