BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, on November 5, 2025. The test, designated GT 254, evaluated the ongoing reliability,[...]
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Today’s ICBMs may operate until 2050, GAO says
The Air Force’s plan to replace the aging Minuteman III missiles is faltering so badly that officials may keep the 1970s-era system in service until 2050. A new GAO report points to soaring costs, flawed infrastructure plans, and staffing shortages as drivers[...]
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Malmstrom unarmed ICBM launched early Wednesday from Vandenberg
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — In the dark hours of May 21, a flash of light split the night sky along California’s coast, marking the successful launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile during operational test Glory Trip 253:[...]
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Senator Hoeven Works to Advance ICBM Priorities
The ICBM mission is a big deal for Minot and the continued strategic importance of Minot Air Force Base. Get full details on Senator Hoeven’s work in the news release below. — Official News Release, Senator Hoeven — WASHINGTON – Senator John[...]