Wyoming Air Base Halts Minuteman III Testing
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F.E. Warren Air Force Base has stopped using Minuteman III communications testers due to contamination from polychlorinated biphenyls. The base is home to 150 Minuteman III ICBM systems. The contamination was found on AN/PRM-10 test oscillator kits.
Why it matters
The halt in testing could impact the readiness of the Minuteman III ICBM systems, which are a critical part of the US nuclear deterrent. The contamination issue highlights the importance of maintaining safe and reliable testing equipment for nuclear systems.
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