US launches nuclear missile to show its powers

US launches nuclear-capable Minuteman III hypersonic missile in show of force
The US initiated the missile test just hours after Russia deployed an intercontinental ballistic missile launcher.
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The test "is not a response to current world events," as it is a routine and periodic activity, which showcased America's nuclear deterrent as "safe, secure, reliable, and effective" in deterring threats and reassuring allies, the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command said.
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The test was to ensure the “nuclear deterrent remains safe, secure, reliable, and effective in deterring 21st-century threats and reassuring our allies.”
US tests nuclear missile in show of strength
United States forces have launched a nuclear missile in a show of strength. An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was fired on Wednesday (Feb. 19) to show "dominance in an era of strategic competition,
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An unarmed United States Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during a test at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on 19, 2025.
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A hypersonic missile was launched by the US in the early hours of Wednesday morning to demonstrate the "lethality and effectiveness" of the nation's nuclear deterrent. The Air Force launched the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile around 10am Wednesday morning UK time from the Santa Barbara Country base,
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