Sentinel ICBM first flight date now in flux, Air Force says
The troubled ICBM program was supposed to fly for the first time in 2026, but now the Air Force says that the date is unknown.
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Pentagon considers big shifts for Sentinel ICBM, drone wingmen in FY25, draft documents say
The Air Force could cut about $1 billion from the Sentinel ICBM and add hundreds of millions of dollars for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft drone wingmen program, a draft April proposal says.
Air Force now expects Sentinel ICBMs will ‘predominantly’ need new silos
“Part of the requirements, initially — ten years ago when this program was started — was to reuse the holes, the missile holes at the launch facilities,” said Air Force Gen. Thomas Bussiere. “Shockingly enough, if we look at it, that may not be the ans…
ICBM EAR Report October 28th 2024
This report provides an in-depth look at recent developments in global defense, with a particular focus on North Korea’s and Russia’s military actions and the United States’ strategic response. Readers will find insights into North Korea’s latest ICBM test and its increased alignment with Russia, including deploying troops to support Russia in Ukraine. The report […]
ICBM EAR Report October 28th 2024 was originally published on Global Security Review.
Lockheed Martin secures $996 Million contract for new reentry vehicle
The U.S. Department of Defense announced on Monday that Lockheed Martin Corp. has been awarded a substantial $996 million contract for the Mark21A Reentry Vehicle (Mk21A) program. This contract underscores Lockheed Martin’s pivotal role in advanc…
Sentinel ICBM faces year delay, Air Force One and F-15EX also at risk: GAO
A new watchdog report warns of a year-long delay for America’s next ICBM, as well as potential schedule slips for F-15EX, KC-46A and the Air Force One replacement.
Air Force seeks industry input for next-gen ICBM reentry vehicle
The new reentry vehicle will be mounted on the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile, with the goal of awarding a contract in fiscal 2026.
DoD rejiggers $96 billion Sentinel ICBM program to minimize delay
As officials described how they’ll spend billions on America’s nuclear arsenal and presented rosy outlooks, California’s Rep. John Garamendi retorted, “The fact of the matter is every single one of these systems are behind sched…
Air Force’s future spending outlook shows big jumps for new, marquee weapons
Seeking to pivot to a new generation of air power by fielding platforms like the Next Generation Air Dominance Fighter, the Air Force is planning significant investments into future technologies, according to service budget documents, which also show t…