2 Sep 2020

Test launch demonstrates safe, ready Minuteman III deterrent

The test demonstrates that the United States’ nuclear deterrent is safe, secure, reliable and effective to deter twenty-first century threats and reassure U.S. allies. Test launches are not a response or reaction to world events or regional tensions.

27 Mar 2018

AFMC Airmen, team among winners of 2017 AF nuclear deterrence operations awards

Air Force officials recently named the winners of the 2017 Nuclear Deterrence Operations Award and the Nuclear & Missile Operations Award.

3 Oct 2017

Air Force awards contracts for next-generation ICBM airborne launch control system

The Air Force awarded two contracts Oct. 3, 2017, for upgrading the system that enables an aircraft to control an intercontinental ballistic missile’s launch from a silo in the ground.

29 Jul 2016

Air Force releases request for proposal for nuclear air-launched cruise missile replacement

The Air Force released July 29 a request for proposals to industry for its Long Range Standoff (LRSO) nuclear cruise missile program; up to two contract awards are expected in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017.