Minuteman III
Coverage of Minuteman III in the Nexus archive.
- Inside the Pentagon’s High-Stakes Nuclear Overhaul
The Pentagon is undertaking a massive modernization of the entire U.S. nuclear triad, including warhead production facilities and delivery systems like ICBMs, submarines, and bombers. The Sentinel ICBM program, designed to replace aging Minuteman III missiles, faced significant cost overruns and delays, with a first flight test now scheduled for 2027. Senate officials describe this as a once-in-a-generation modernization effort critical to national security against near-peer adversaries Russia and China.
- Inside the effort to replace America's Minuteman III nuclear missiles
The US is replacing its Minuteman III nuclear missiles, with hundreds of silos located from Colorado to the Canadian border. A major transition is underway to replace these missiles. The effort aims to update America's nuclear capabilities.
- Replacing America's Minuteman III nuclear missiles
The United States is replacing its 60-year-old Minuteman III nuclear missiles with the new Sentinel missile. This replacement process is part of the country's efforts to update its nuclear arsenal. The Sentinel missile will be a key component of the nation's secure and destructive weapons.