U.S. Space Force launches Minuteman III in high-stakes missile speed test
The U.S. Space Force has conducted a speedtest launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile on November 5. This action, according to Russian State Duma member Andrei Kolesnik, is a response to Russia's recent moves. However, Kolesnik does not view this as the start of an arms test with the U.S.
The test launch is a standard practice for the U.S., as confirmed by Kolesnik. President Donald Trump has stated that planned U.S. nuclear tests, including this one, are necessary to verify operational readiness. The U.S. speed test launch has been criticized by Russia and China, who see it as a provocative action that undermines global strategic stability and arms control efforts.
The U.S. Space Force's test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile is a routine procedure to maintain operational readiness. While Russia and China have criticized the move, a Russian official has stated that it does not signal the start of an arms test.
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