An article in the Feb. 13 Daily Report incorrectly stated the date of a Minuteman III test launch. Prior to the Feb. 8 launch from Vandenberg AFB, Calif., the most recent test launch was in September 2016. We apologize for the error and have corrected the original entry.
New GBSD Will Fly in 2023; No Margin Left for Minuteman
June 14, 2021
The first Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent missile will fly by the end of 2023, and not a moment too soon, as the Minuteman III ICBM is becoming increasingly costly and challenging to keep credible, strategic system managers and commanders said during an AFA virtual forum. They also discussed initial operating and…