The U.S. tested its Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile with an unarmed launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California Wednesday.
The U.S. conducted a test launch of an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base, Sept. 6, 2023. and Space Force collaborated on a test missile launch Wednesday amid rising tensions with North Korea.
Air Force Global Strike Command test launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from the"The purpose of the ICBM test launch program is to validate and verify the safety, security, effectiveness, and readiness of the weapon system," a statement from Vandenberg Space Force Base read.
"The Airmen and Guardians who perform this vital mission are some of the most skillfully trained and dedicated personnel in America’s Air Force," said Space Launch Delta 30 vice commander Col. Bryan Titus. Still image captures the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile Sept. 6, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
He added,"These test launches demonstrate the readiness of U.S. nuclear forces and provide confidence in the lethality and effectiveness of the nation’s nuclear deterrent."
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