The "L" in LGM is the Department of Defense designation for silo-launched; "G" means surface attack; "M" stands for guided missile, the 30 stands for the Minuteman series of missile and the G ...

The Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was launched from the Santa Barbara County base around 1 a.m. Wednesday. The goal is to “demonstrate the readiness of U.S. nuclear forces and ...

The Minuteman III is a three-stage, solid-fuel rocket, meaning it can be launched with minimal preparation—an essential aspect for deterrence. The Air Force Global Strike Command noted in its ...

including the Minuteman D-17b computer, was sent to universities, hence the cylindrical form factor in the image above. And ...

A joint Air Force and Space Force team successfully launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile early morning on Wednesday from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California ...

Feb. 19 (UPI) --The U.S. Air Force demonstrated the nation's nuclear readiness by launching an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base in ...