ICBM launched by US amid tensions between China and North Korea

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COVER.METALNATION.ORG China flew spy balloon over US days after North Korea paraded its ICBM launchers During a show of nuclear readiness, the United States Air Force tested an unarmed Minuteman III missile.

COVER.METALNATION.ORG At 11:01 p.m. Saturday, Vandenberg Space Force Base in California announced the launch. According to the announcement, it was a "routine" demonstration of the safety, security, reliability and effectiveness of the nuclear deterrent.

COVER.METALNATION.ORG "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.

COVER.METALNATION.ORG Test reentry vehicles took approximately 4,200 miles to reach Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands, demonstrating the reliability and accuracy of the missile.

COVER.METALNATION.ORG "With this launch, we demonstrate the redundancy and reliability of our strategic deterrent systems while sending a visible message of assurance to our allies, said Col.

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