The US Air Force successfully launched a hypersonic missile on February 19, showcasing the nation's nuclear deterrent capabilities in Trump’s administration.

The ballistic missile was shot over the Pacific Ocean and travelled more than 4,200 miles to a test range in the Marshall Islands. It completed the journey in about 22 minutes and travelled at a speed of 15,000 miles per hour, which is 24 times faster than a typical passenger jet.

The U.S. Air Force launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday in a show of nuclear strength. The missile traveled 4,