{"id":136933,"date":"2023-02-10T11:39:11","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T16:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valorguardians.com\/blog\/?p=136933"},"modified":"2023-02-10T11:40:28","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T16:40:28","slug":"the-u-s-launches-unarmed-icbm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azuse.cloud\/?p=136933","title":{"rendered":"The U.S. launches an unarmed ICBM"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The US carried out a test that had been planned across multiple Air Force agencies. Taking off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, the ICBM transited about 4,200 miles, ending its trajectory at the Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands. The show of accuracy occurs in the aftermath of North Korea’s showcasing its Hwasong-17 ICBM launchers.<\/p>\n

From Fox News:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

“A test launch displays the heart of our deterrence mission on the world’s stage, assuring our nation and its allies that our weapons are capable and our Airmen are ready and willing to defend peace across the globe at a moment’s notice,” said Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, Air Force Global Strike Command commander.<\/p>\n

The Air Force said the ICBM’s test reentry vehicle traveled approximately 4,200 miles to the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands, showing the “accuracy and reliability” of the U.S. ICBM system.<\/p>\n

“This launch showcases the redundancy and reliability of our strategic deterrence systems while sending a visible message of assurance to allies,” said Col. Christopher Cruise, 377th Test and Evaluation Group commander.<\/p>\n

“This multilateral team reflects the precision and professionalism of our command, and our joint partners,” Cruise added.<\/p>\n

The test launch comes days after the U.S. government shot down a Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina. The balloon, which traveled across the continental United States before it was taken out, has been linked to a surveillance program run by the People’s Republic of China military.<\/p>\n

It also follows a show of force from North Korea’s military, which paraded up to 12 individual Hwasong-17 ICBM launchers, Politico reported.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Fox News has additional information<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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