Group 1 - The U.S. Air Force conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, on November 5, aiming to assess the reliability and operational readiness of the missile system [1] - The Minuteman III ICBM, which has been in service since the 1970s, is the only land-based strategic nuclear weapon currently in the U.S. arsenal, with approximately 400 units in active service [1] - The U.S. Air Force plans to replace the aging Minuteman III with a new Sentinel ICBM, but due to delays in the Sentinel program, the Minuteman III may remain in service until 2050, significantly beyond its originally intended retirement in the 2030s [1] Group 2 - Russian President's spokesperson, Peskov, stated that the U.S. informed Russia prior to the Minuteman III launch, and Russia will continue to fulfill its obligations under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty [3] - President Trump indicated plans for the Pentagon to initiate nuclear weapons tests in response to other countries' testing programs, although U.S. Energy Secretary stated that these tests would not include nuclear explosions [3] - The ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Russia are exacerbated by Russia's efforts to enhance its nuclear deterrent capabilities amid stalled negotiations regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict [3][5]
美军试射洲际导弹,克宫:发射前,已告知俄方
Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-11-06 00:43