How Do the Most Powerful Missiles in the US Arsenal Compare to Russia's and China's?

The U.S. military's vast expenditures have not translated into superior missile technology, particularly when matched against threats from Russia and China. While the U.S. maintains a nuclear triad with land-based ICBMs, submarine-launched missiles, and air-dropped bombs, its focus on the LGM-30G Minuteman III highlights a reliance on aging systems. The Minuteman III, capable of carrying a devastating single warhead, represents both the strength and limitations of U.S. nuclear defense. Ongoing efforts to modernize defenses, like the Next Generation Interceptor, aim to address these challenges but underscore existing vulnerabilities in missile capabilities.

The United States wrestles with missile technology, facing significant challenges despite immense military spending, falling behind its primary adversaries Russia and China.

The LGM-30G Minuteman III, as the only land-based ICBM in the U.S. arsenal, symbolizes the nation’s current missile strategy amid global threats.

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