A Missile Past Its Prime: Why the Minuteman III’s Endless Life Extension Forces a Rethink of America’s Nuclear Triad
The Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) has been on alert since 1970, but its age is showing.
Originally, the Minuteman III—also known as the LGM-30G—was not designed to last this long.
Due to high costs and delays in its replacement, the LGM-35A Sentinel, the Air Force is considering extending its operational life until 2050.
This possibility raises important questions about the future of America's nuclear triad.
The Minuteman III was never meant to last this long.
The extension of the Minuteman III's life forces a rethink of America's nuclear strategy.
Author's summary: Minuteman III's life extension raises questions about America's nuclear triad.
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