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The unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was launched from the Vandenberg Space Force Base near Santa Barbara.
The US launched an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Tuesday night.
KEY POINTS
- The current Minuteman III missiles carry only one warhead due to a reduction treaty with Russia.
- The test, named GT 255, was planned years in advance and not in response to recent conflicts.
- Data from the launch aims to enhance the performance and readiness of the entire ICBM fleet.
- Airmen from the 91st Missile Wing at Minot AFB provided direct air support for the launch.
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