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ICBM Test Failure Puts Nuclear Modernization Effort Into Focus

Nov. 3, 2023 | By Unshin Lee Harpley
A recent failed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile test has led to new concerns about the age of America's land-based nuclear arsenal. “It has served our country well and we will continue to depend on it to deter nuclear war until the 2030s, but this ...

Air Force Terminates ICBM During Test Launch Due To Anomaly

Nov. 1, 2023 | By Unshin Lee Harpley
An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile flying over the Pacific Ocean was effectively terminated by Space Launch Delta 30 on Nov. 1.

Air Force Gives Lockheed $1 Billion to Build New Reentry Vehicle for Sentinel

Oct. 31, 2023 | By Unshin Lee Harpley
The Air Force has given Lockheed Martin a $996 million contract to produce a reentry vehicle (RV) for its new Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile by Oct. 20, 2039.

Airmen and Guardians Test Launch ICBM, Plan Another in November

Sept. 6, 2023 | By Unshin Lee Harpley
Airmen and Guardians from Air Force Global Strike Command and 30th Space Launch Delta launched an unarmed ICBM, the Minuteman III, equipped with three test re-entry vehicles on Sept. 6.

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