In a decision aimed at strengthening national security and ensuring the strategic superiority of the United States, President Donald Trump announced that the Department of War will immediately resume nuclear weapons testing, which has been suspended for more than three decades. The measure seeks to ensure that the U.S. arsenal remains fully operational and modern in the face of the military advances of other powers.
Trump recalled that during his first term he achieved for the United States the largest and most advanced nuclear arsenal in the world, following a complete renewal of its deterrent capability.
According to his explanation, recent atomic tests by countries such as Russia, China, and North Korea justify the need for the United States to reactivate its own testing programs. "We can't fall behind while other nations develop and test new weapons. We must remain strong and prepared," the president declared.
As part of this strategy, the Air Force successfully launched the Minuteman III intercontinental missile, designated GT 254, from Vandenberg Space Base in California.
The unarmed missile flew thousands of kilometers (miles) before striking the Ronald Reagan test site in the Marshall Islands. The Air Force Global Strike Command emphasized that the exercise demonstrates the effectiveness and reliability of the U.S. nuclear deterrent system.
