An intercontinental ballistic missile Minuteman III, lifted off on Tuesday, June 4, at 12:56 a.m. local time, from Vandenberg Space Base, along the central coast of California. Objective: “To provide confidence in the lethality and effectiveness of the nation’s nuclear deterrent.”
After seeing how a nuclear weapon is transported on the highway, the American government never ceases to amaze us. 18.3 meters tall, the missile in question was unarmed.
Although the explosion in the sky of California left “only” a trail of smoke and flames that you can observe at the following link, this rocket model it is capable of carrying nuclear warheads and to reach countries on other continents.
“As part of this mission, our ICBM force provides 24/7 strategic deterrence, and is ready to respond at any time. Our test launches demonstrate and confirm our readiness to provide a safe and secure weapon, a Effective global combat capability and credible“Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, said in a statement.
About 400 intercontinental ballistic missiles Minuteman IIIs are currently at Air Force missile fields in Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota and Wyoming, where they have been monitored for more than 50 years. However, this missile model will soon be retired and replaced with the intercontinental ballistic missile LGM-35A Sentinel starting in 2029. The Air Force is in fact destined to spend more than $125 billion on 650 missiles Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missiles designed to last until at least 2075.
“The US nuclear enterprise it is the cornerstone of security for our allies and partners around the world. Today’s test launch is just one example of how our nation’s ICBMs, and the professional airmen who maintain and operate them, demonstrate the weapon’s readiness and reliability. This system demonstrates our commitment to deterrence While we are on constant alert24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year” added Col. Chris Cruise, commander of the 377th Test and Evaluation Group.
At this point the question arises spontaneously: after seeing the terrifying war simulations with AI, are we sure that the arms race is the best path to follow?
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