Who Can Start a Nuclear War? Inside U.S. Launch Authority and ...
5 days ago · The U.S. president can order a nuclear launch without consulting anyone, including Congress, and U.S. nuclear weapons have been prepared to launch within minutes since the …
US launches nuclear-capable missile in arms race with Russia ...
May 21, 2025 · The United States has conducted its second intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test of the year, launching an unarmed but nuclear-capable missile from California …
Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of US nuclear ...
Feb 19, 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 …
Belarus says Russia deployed its latest nuclear-capable ...
3 days ago · This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Russia deployed its nuclear-capable Oreshnik intermediate-range missile to Belarus, …
Belarusian leader says Russia deployed its latest nuclear ...
3 days ago · Belarus' authoritarian president said Thursday that Russia had deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system to the country, a move that comes as talks to end …
US Launches Minuteman ICBM With Three Test Warheads
Nov 6, 2024 · The U.S. launched a Minuteman III missile here at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time on Nov. 5., in an important test of the weapon’s ability to strike its targets with multiple warheads. The …
US Air Force conducts ICBM test launch as part of nuclear ...
May 22, 2025 · The U.S. Air Force conducted a routine launch of an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead on Wednesday morning, …