Pentagon delays Minuteman III test launch over Putin’s nuke order
(Worthy News) – Pentagon officials are postponing a Minuteman III ballistic missile test launch this week in order to show that the U.S. is a “responsible nuclear power” following President Vladimir Putin’s order to heighten the readiness posture of Russia’s nuclear forces.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin made the decision to postpone the unarmed reliability test.
“We did not take this decision lightly,” chief Pentagon spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Wednesday. “This is not a step backward in our readiness nor does it imply that we will cancel other routine activities to ensure a credible nuclear capability.” [ Source: Washington Times (Read More…) ]
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