Minuteman III launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on 9 February 2023. The LGM-30 Minuteman is an American land-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in service with the …

Minuteman was a revolutionary concept and an extraordinary technical achievement. Both the missile and basing components incorporated significant advances beyond the relatively slow-reacting, liquid …

Apr 23, 2024 · The LGM-30G Minuteman III is a three-stage, solid-fueled, intercontinental-range ballistic missile. The Minuteman III is the sole land-based component of the U.S. nuclear triad.

Aug 11, 2025 · Discover the range, speed, and nuclear firepower of the U.S. Minuteman III missile – a key force in America's strategic defense.

Jan 9, 2026 · The role of the Minuteman missile, particularly the Minuteman III, remains crucial in maintaining the United States' strategic nuclear deterrence, providing the ability to retaliate against …

1 day ago · Two MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters conducted their first operational Minuteman III ICBM convoy security mission to and from a launch facility over 100 miles away from Malmstrom AFB. The …

May 27, 2025 · The ICBM test launch program demonstrates the operational capability of the Minuteman III and ensures the United States’ ability to maintain a strong, credible nuclear deterrent as a key …

Minuteman was a revolutionary concept and an extraordinary technical achievement. Both the missile and basing components incorporated significant advances beyond the relatively slow-reacting,...

Oct 20, 2020 · The Minuteman III was the first U.S. Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) that could deliver Multiple Independent Reentry Vehicles (MIRVs) to a target. The missile can hold up to three …

Minuteman III is a strategic weapon system using a ballistic missile of intercontinental range. Missiles are dispersed in hardened silos to protect against attack and connected to an underground launch …