US launches Minuteman III ICBM in show of nuclear readiness
FOX NewsAUG 2022
While there's no doubt that nuclear deterrence is crucial, America's nuclear arsenal is grossly oversized and expensive, and it's time to downsize. There's no better place to start than with its outdated ICBM fleet, which is costly, easily targeted, and adds little deterrence.
Despite criticisms, all three legs of the US nuclear arsenal - including its land-based ICBMs - are vital to nuclear deterrence. While the size of the ICBM force may seem excessive, it sends the message to allies and adversaries alike that the US is fully-equipped and prepared to retaliate.
The US has a clear double-standard when it comes to missile testing. America views its own ICBM tests as useful and justified, while condemning tests by its foes - such as North Korea - as threatening and destabilizing. What's truly needed is diplomacy, not further military provocations.