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U.S. Notifies Russia Before Minuteman III Missile Test
(MENAFN) The United States informed Russia of its plan to launch a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile prior to Wednesday’s test, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
Speaking to journalists several hours after the launch, Peskov explained that the missile belongs to a category that must be identified before testing under international rules. “We also notify [other nations] when conducting such launches,” he added.
Commenting on Russia’s own military strength, Peskov emphasized that although Moscow is “not taking part in any arms race,” it has steadily advanced its strategic weapons over the years in line with its long-term objectives.
The spokesperson asserted that Russia now maintains the “most modern nuclear triad in the world.”
Earlier on Wednesday, the US Air Force reported that it had successfully test-fired an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
The missile can carry a single nuclear warhead with an estimated yield exceeding 300 kilotons of TNT – roughly 20 times stronger than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945.
Last week, US President Donald Trump directed the Department of War to begin preparations for nuclear testing, arguing that the US is the “only country that doesn’t test.”
He also claimed that Russia and China are conducting “secret” nuclear detonations, an accusation both Moscow and Beijing have denied.
Speaking to journalists several hours after the launch, Peskov explained that the missile belongs to a category that must be identified before testing under international rules. “We also notify [other nations] when conducting such launches,” he added.
Commenting on Russia’s own military strength, Peskov emphasized that although Moscow is “not taking part in any arms race,” it has steadily advanced its strategic weapons over the years in line with its long-term objectives.
The spokesperson asserted that Russia now maintains the “most modern nuclear triad in the world.”
Earlier on Wednesday, the US Air Force reported that it had successfully test-fired an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
The missile can carry a single nuclear warhead with an estimated yield exceeding 300 kilotons of TNT – roughly 20 times stronger than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945.
Last week, US President Donald Trump directed the Department of War to begin preparations for nuclear testing, arguing that the US is the “only country that doesn’t test.”
He also claimed that Russia and China are conducting “secret” nuclear detonations, an accusation both Moscow and Beijing have denied.
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