The Pentagon’s Ghost Program: How "Left-of-Launch" Sabotage Is Rewriting Missile Defense

Inside the Shadow War to Break Missiles Before They Fly

An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test at 01:35 a.m Pacific Time Nov. 5, 2025, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. ICBM systems require regular testing to verify system performance and identify any potential issues. Data gathered from Glory Trip 254 helps to identify and mitigate potential risk…