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September 8, 2022

U.S. Tests Nuclear-Capable Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
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The United States military has tested an intercontinental ballistic
missile capable of delivering multiple nuclear warheads anywhere on
Earth. The Air Force says it successfully fired a Minuteman III missile
early Wednesday morning from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
A Pentagon spokesperson said U.S. officials had notified Russia about
the test in advance, in accordance with treaty obligations.

Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder: "The purpose of the ICBM test launch program is to
demonstrate the readiness of U.S. nuclear forces and provide confidence
in the security and effectiveness of the nation's nuclear deterrent."



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