Minuteman III test launch fails 'due to anomaly' - Breaking The News

Minuteman III test launch fails 'due to anomaly'

1 November

1 min read

EPA-EFE/YONHAP

The United States Air Force revealed early on Thursday that a Space Launch Delta 30's test launch of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile failed "due to an anomaly."

"The test launch program helps the command evaluate the Minuteman III and gather data to keep the system effective. The command learns lessons from every test launch. Gathering data from the launch allows AFGSC [Air Force Global Strike Command] to identify and correct any issues with the weapon system to ensure the Minuteman III’s continued reliability and accuracy," the Air Force added.

The statement emphasized that anomalies during test launches can be attributed to either the operational platform or the test equipment and underscored the importance of conducting analysis to determine the cause of these anomalies.

military air force

Finland to withdraw from Ottawa Treaty

13 hours ago

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (pictured) said on Tuesday that his country is preparing to withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty, made in 1997 to eliminate the use of anti-personnel landmines."Finland and Europe need to evaluate all measures to strengthen our deterrence and defense capabilities, individually and in NATO," Orpo said at a press conference. "We also propose that Finland starts to prepare withdrawal from the Ottawa Agreement," he added, noting...

Three missing US soldiers found dead in Lithuania

31 March

Three American soldiers who went missing during tactical training near the Lithuanian city of Pabrade were found dead on Monday, the US Army said in a statement. Their identities have not yet been disclosed.The military stated that search operations for the fourth soldier who went missing on March 25 are still ongoing. All missing soldiers were assigned to the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, the US Army said, adding that search and...

Four US soldiers reported missing in Lithuania

26 March

United States Embassy in Vilnius stated in a press release on Wednesday that four American soldiers were reported missing in a training area near the Lithuanian city of Pabrade, near the country's border with Belarus.According to the press release, the search party for the four soldiers includes the US Army, Lithuanian Armed Forces, and Lithuanian law enforcement. The soldiers were reportedly conducting regular tactical training when they went...

Canada allegedly in talks to join EU defense project

19 March

Canada is engaged in advanced discussions with the European Union to participate in a new military industry project aimed at reducing reliance on the United States, according to The New York Times on Wednesday, citing one official from Canada and one from the EU.The agreement would allow Canadian factories to build European fighter jets and other military equipment. According to the sources with knowledge of the talks, Canada is positioning itself to...

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Our Terms of Use and Data Protection Policy explain the data we collect, why we collect them, and how we may share them.