Washington DC April 2 2022: The US has cancelled the test launch of its Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, Reuters reports.
With a range of nearly 10,000km, the nuclear-capable missile is a key component of the American military’s arsenal.
Its test was first delayed by the Pentagon on 2 March, shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin placed his own nuclear forces on high alert.
At the time, the US said it was taking steps to minimise “the risk of miscalculation”, but was only delaying the test “a little bit”.
An Air Force spokesperson said the cancellation was for the same reasons, but added: “The Air Force is confident in the readiness of the strategic forces of the United States.”
