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Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week

Minuteman III launch procedure surfaces in War Zone weekend thread

A weekend discussion post from The War Zone highlighted the two-key launch process used in the Minuteman III system, offering a brief public-facing reminder of U.S. nuclear command mechanics.

Key Takeaways

The post is an open discussion thread rather than a reported news article.
Its caption explains that two separate launch-control votes are needed for a real launch.

DT Editorial Team·Jun 6, 2026·via twz.com

Air Force Tests Minuteman III With Multiple Reentry Vehicles

The U.S. Air Force conducted a test launch of a Minuteman III ICBM equipped with multiple reentry vehicles, demonstrating the aging missile system's continued capability ahead of its Sentinel replacement.

Key Takeaways

The Air Force test-launched a Minuteman III ICBM with multiple reentry vehicles
The 55-year-old missile system remains the only land-based leg of the U.S. nuclear triad

DT Editorial Team·Mar 8, 2026·3 min read·via defensenews.com

US Air Force Prepared to Arm All B-52s With Nuclear Weapons and Load ICBMs With Multiple Warheads

With the New START treaty expired and no successor agreement in sight, Air Force Global Strike Command says it can restore nuclear capability to 30 conventional-only B-52 bombers and re-MIRV the Minuteman III ICBM fleet if ordered by the President.

Key Takeaways

400 Minuteman III ICBMs could be re-equipped with multiple nuclear warheads
30 conventional-only B-52 bombers can be restored to nuclear capability

DT Editorial Team·Feb 12, 2026·3 min read·via twz.com