US military launches unarmed nuclear missile in Southern California to show off capabilities
The military successfully launched an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in Southern California to test and show off US nuclear capabilities. The Minuteman III missile lit up the late night sky after it was launched at the Vandenberg Space Force Base — about 150 miles from Los Angeles — around 1 a.
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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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If you were outside around 1 a.m. Wednesday on the West Coast, you may have seen or heard the U.S. military test launching an intercontinental ballistic missile.  A joint team of Air Force Global
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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 February 19, 2025.
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The U.S. military fired a ballistic missile to demonstrate military strength. An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) was launched during an operational test on February 19 at 1 am Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
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