US launches nuclear capable ICBM Minuteman III: Range, capability, and other details inside | Video

In what comes as a significant development, the United States launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on May 21 from its California-based Vandenberg Space Force Base. The test, which showcased the US's continued focus on maintaining its nuclear deterrence triad, is a crucial component of the US strategic defence.

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