Posted on 11/07/2023 6:49:34 AM PST by Navy Patriot
The U.S. Air Force's termination of an unarmed LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) over the Pacific Ocean had prompted mockery from sources in Russia, where major weapons tests have just taken place.
There are around 400 of the nuclear-capable Minuteman ICBM at U.S. Air Force bases in Wyoming, Montana and North Dakota. They form a key part of the U.S. military's arsenal, making up one leg of the U.S. nuclear deterrent triad.
The defense publication The War Zone said that the launch failure "is concerning" and there are "no clear indications" yet as to what caused the problems.
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Many possibilities, not the least of which is someone in the military looking for a “failure” to use as “proof” that they need more money.
America, stronk Comrade! Maybe call missile Ma’am!
Just because you’re cynical doesn’t mean you’re perceptive or informed.
I believe I stated that there are “many possibilities”.
These usually go off without a hitch. One failure isn’t a concern.
Can we, or are we manufacturing replacements? I mean, when you test one, you use one.
It could be transgender
My dad worked on those missiles in the early 60’s.
Missile test ‘failures’ by many countries are sometimes successful tests of secret missile defense systems.
Conversely, missile defense ‘successes’ are sometimes failed missile tests.
Some years ago North Korea launched an ICBM that supposedly failed yet its simulated warhead coincidentally splashed down near Kwajalein in a clear demonstration of DPRK capabilities. But yeah, it was a ‘failure’.
Sentinel LGM-35A will soon replace the Minuteman fleet. Northrop Grumman.
push come to shove, i will take the craftsmanship of the capitalist over the craftsmanship of those meeting quotas.
russians will see a lot of failures soon, according to their 5 year plan.
Not a problem Israel will protect us with their Arrow missile system.
There are quite a few of these test launches every year and there hasn’t been a failure in several years. That is a great track record and better than the planned reliability.
If it wasn’t for the dedication of the maintenance and operations groups the aging system would be in serious trouble, instead they are just as reliable as they were when they were much younger.
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