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Northrop Grumman and U.S. Air Force advance Sentinel ICBM program toward first flight and deployment

The Sentinel system is intended to replace the aging ground-based leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. It spans infrastructure across more than 32,000 square miles in five states. The revised acquisition model emphasizes speed and incremental development. This approach allows earlier testing, faster validation and real-time application of lessons learned. Northrop Grumman and the Air Force are prioritizing rapid fielding while maintaining performance …
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In the face of what has been a program marked by important costs and technical challenges, the U.S. Air Force is working with Northrop Grumman to accelerate the development of its new Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles, which are destined to be one of the future pillars of capabilities [...] The entry The first flight of the new Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile of the U.S. Air Force already has date aparece primero en Zona M…

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Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force proceed in the program of the new intercontinental ballistic missile LGM-35A Sentinel, aiming to perform the first flight in 2027 and to achieve full operation in the early 2030 years. Efforts include missile testing, infrastructure prototyping and supply chain preparation, with a transformative acquisition approach that accelerates the progress of the initiative....

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defence-industry.eu broke the news in on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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