US launches Minuteman III, its second ICBM in a week

Q.  US military has fired its second ICBM on 25th February. What is it called?
- Published on 29 Feb 16

a. Minuteman II
b. Minuteman III
c. Minuteman IV
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Minuteman III
 
US military test fired its second intercontinental ballistic missile on 25th February, demonstrating its nuclear arms capacity at the time of rising tensions with Russia and North Korea. The Minuteman III missile was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. This send a message to rivals like China and Russia.

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