A Missile Past Its Prime
The Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) has been on alert since 1970, despite being initially designed for a shorter lifespan.
With the Beatles breaking up and Richard Nixon in his first term as president, the first Minuteman III went on alert, and over half a century later, it remains in service.
The Minuteman III, or LGM-30G, was a technological marvel during the Cold War, but it is now showing its age and was never intended to last this long.
Due to rising costs and delays in its replacement, the LGM-35A Sentinel, the Air Force is considering extending the Minuteman III's operational life until 2050, raising concerns.
The Minuteman III—LGM-30G, in Pentagon jargon—was never meant to last this long.
This possibility raises uncomfortable questions about the future of America's nuclear triad.
Author's summary: The Minuteman III's lifespan is being extended.
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