US launches nuclear missile to show its powers

US military launches unarmed nuclear missile in Southern California to show off capabilities
The test was to ensure the “nuclear deterrent remains safe, secure, reliable, and effective in deterring 21st-century threats and reassuring our allies.”
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The US Air Force successfully launched a hypersonic missile on February 19, showcasing the nation's nuclear deterrent capabilities in Trump’s administration.
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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.
US launches nuclear-capable missile in terrifying test as WW3 fears explode
The ballistic missile was shot over the Pacific Ocean and travelled more than 4,200 miles to a test range in the Marshall Islands. It completed the journey in about 22 minutes and travelled at a speed of 15,000 miles per hour, which is 24 times faster than a typical passenger jet.
US tests nuclear missile in show of strength
United States forces have launched a nuclear missile in a show of strength. An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was fired on Wednesday (Feb. 19) to show "dominance in an era of strategic competition,
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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 19, 2025.
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