Military
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
- The test comes as the Sentinel replacement program faces cost overruns exceeding $140 billion
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