👉 The Church Missiles, also known as the "Missiles of Peace," were a series of nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) developed and deployed by the United States in the 1970s. These missiles were designed to be launched from U.S. bases in Alaska and California, with the primary goal of deterring Soviet aggression during the Cold War. The Church Missiles were notable for their ability to deliver a nuclear strike with minimal warning time, significantly increasing the U.S. military's strategic flexibility and deterrence capability. The missiles were named after the Church of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, reflecting the controversial and secretive nature of their development and deployment. However, due to their potential for catastrophic global consequences, their existence and operational status were kept under strict secrecy.
