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Air Force Successfully Test Launches Minuteman III ICBM

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

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The Air Force successfully test launched an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM yesterday from Vandenberg AFB, Calif., according to the service. The Air Force test launches a Minuteman III ICBM in September 2010. Photo: Air Force. The purpose of the launch was to validate and verify the effectiveness, readiness and accuracy of the weapon system. The test also supports the United States’ strategic deterrence efforts as outlined in the Defense Department’s 2010 Nuclear Posture Review by demonstrating the operational credibility of…

Congress

Pentagon Fiscal 2027 Budget To Address Cannibalization Of Parts For F-35, Legislator Says

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Budget

Trump’s $1.15 Trillion Request For DoD Is The ‘New Normal,” HASC Chairman Says

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Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

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Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

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