An article in the Feb. 13 Daily Report incorrectly stated the date of a Minuteman III test launch. Prior to the Feb. 8 launch from Vandenberg AFB, Calif., the most recent test launch was in September 2016. We apologize for the error and have corrected the original entry.
After years of experiments and tests, senior Air Force leaders say they're on the verge of using C-17s and other cargo aircraft to launch cruise missiles via airdrop, touting the development as a way to bolster the combat fleet and a major shift in the service’s mindset.