U.S. Air Force details test launch of Minuteman III missile controlled in flight by ALCS team on E-6B Mercury
Airmen from the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron used the Airborne Launch Control System on a U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury to launch an unarmed Minuteman III missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base on 5 November 2025.
U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command tests Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile
The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, on 5 November 2025.
U.S. Air Force urged to strengthen Sentinel ICBM transition planning as delays extend
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that the Air Force lacks a transition risk management plan as it prepares to replace the ageing Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system with the Sentinel.
Strategic deterrence: United States launches Minuteman III missile, demonstrates readiness of nuclear forces
The ICBM test programme is vital for continuing force development and supports assessments by the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and U.S. Strategic Command
U.S. Air Force schedules unarmed Minuteman III ICBM test launch from Vandenberg base
The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command has scheduled an operational test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) for 21 May, between 12:01 and 5:01 a.m.
Precision in motion: 90th Missile Wing successfully executes unarmed Minuteman III test launch
“My team and I completed a full de-posture of a launch facility,” said Staff Sgt. Brandon Sanders, 90 MMXS […]
U.S. conducts Minuteman III missile test to ensure nuclear deterrence readiness
A joint team from the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command successfully launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile on 19 February from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
U.S. Air Force to conduct Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile test launch
The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command has scheduled an operational test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
BAE Systems secures USD 1.2 billion contract for Minuteman III ICBM support
The United States Department of Defense has announced a new contract with BAE Systems to continue support services for the LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).
J-6 rocket motor test cell completes 150th test at Arnold Air Force Base
The J-6 facility, operational since August 1994, is a premier altitude test site for medium to large rocket propulsion systems.
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command plays key role in successful Minuteman III ICBM test
The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) played a crucial role in a recent operational test by the Air Force Global Strike Command.
U.S. Air Force demonstrates nuclear deterrence with successful Minuteman III missile test launch
The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command, in collaboration with the U.S. Navy, successfully launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on 5 November 2024.