U.S. Air Force Conducts Unarmed ICBM Test from Vandenberg

The U.S. Air Force conducted a test flight of an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM March 4, 2026, from Vandenberg SFB, California. Credit: U.S. Space Force

The U.S. Air Force conducted a test flight of an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM on March 4 from Vandenberg SFB, California.

Credit: U.S. Space Force
Air Force Global Strike Command conducted its latest test of an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM on March 4—a test scheduled years ago and not related to current events, the U.S. Space Force announced. The test launch, designated GT 255, occurred at 2:01 a.m. EST from Vandenberg SFB, California. It...
Vivienne Machi

Vivienne Machi is the military space editor for Aviation Week based in Los Angeles.

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