Washington. The US Air Force’s Global Strike Command has conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to test its operational readiness. The Army said in a statement: “This test launch is part of regular and regular activities designed to demonstrate that the U.S. nuclear deterrent is safe, reliable and effective.” America has tested the Minuteman III hypersonic missile at a time when West Asia is on the brink of war and countries like Iran are threatening nuclear war. On the other hand, Russia and Ukraine are also clashing.

This ballistic missile, equipped with multiple target reentry vehicles, was launched on November 5 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. After launch, the ICBM traveled about 4,200 miles (6,759 kilometers) to a test site in the Marshall Islands. Prior to this latest ballistic missile test, similar tests had been conducted 300 times. Nuclear deterrence is a military doctrine that aims to deter other countries from using nuclear weapons through the threat of retaliation.

What is the specialty of the hypersonic Minuteman III missile?
The Minuteman III system is designed for strategic defense and has a range of 5,218 nautical miles (6,000 miles/9,656 kilometers) and a maximum speed of 15,000 miles (24,000 kilometers) per hour. The missiles are stored in strong underground silos to protect them from possible attacks. The silos are connected to underground launch control centers via strong cables for secure communication and control.

The system includes multiple communications networks to ensure immediate and reliable contact between the launch team and senior national leadership, including the U.S. President and Secretary of Defense. If there is a communication problem between the ground control center and the missile launch facility, the Air Launch Control Center teams themselves take command and carry out the president’s orders.

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