US military shows off nuclear strength during crucial election period
Pentagon conducts pre-planned missile test during election-night counting. Defense officials demonstrate Americas readiness with high-tech weaponry while presidential transition looms ahead
During a sensitive political switch-over period the US faces possible push-back from its global rivals. The out-going presidentʼs careful approach differs from the next leaders more direct style - making some experts think about possible threats
Several world-powers might see this time as their chance to act: Iran could speed-up its nuclear program China might pressure Taiwan and Vladimir Putin could step-up his Ukraine actions. Even Kim Jong Unʼs North Korea (which sent soldiers to help Russia) might cause problems with South Korea
The Pentagon didnt waste time on election night showing its ready for anything: while vote-counting was going on a joint Air Force-Navy team launched a super-advanced Minuteman III missile from California. The test happened at 11:01 pm on nov-5th (which was set-up long ago) but its timing meant something
These tests are demonstrative of what Striker Airmen bring to the fight if called by the president
The high-tech missile (which had multiple warheads) showed that US forces can hit many targets at once. While Americans focused on election results; the military made sure other countries got its message: dont try anything funny
The Pentagon wants Beijing Moscow Tehran and Pyongyang to know that Americas nuclear shield stays strong - no matter whos in charge. This well-timed show-of-force proves the US can defend its friends and hit back hard if needed
