The U.S tested an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile on August 16 . The ICBM can travel more than 9660km (6000) at a speed of 24,00km/h (15000).
''The test is to demonstrate the readiness of U.S nuclear forces and provide confidence in the lethality and effectiveness of the nation nuclear deterrent . Such tests have occurred more than 300 times before and this test is not the result of current world events . (Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs Aug 16,2022).
The ICBM test had been delayed to avoid escalating tensions . Beijing conducted military drilss around Taiwan after house Speaker Nancy Pelosi visit .
In April the U.S military postponed the missile test launch to lower nuclear tensions with Russia .
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