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Sentinel nuclear missiles will need new silos, Air Force says

The Sentinel ICBM program is already alarmingly over budget, and trying to reuse 55-year-old Minuteman III silos would put it even further behind.

By Stephen Losey

7 days ago

Air Force secretary nominee pledges to focus on nuclear modernization

Air Force Secretary nominee Troy Meink said he would review the report on the LGM-35A Sentinel that followed its severe cost projection overruns.

By Stephen Losey

7 weeks ago

Air Force tests unarmed nuclear missile in pre-dawn video

The Air Force must continue maintaining Minuteman III nuclear missiles longer than expected, with the Sentinel successor requiring a major restructuring.

By Stephen Losey

3 months ago

Soldier creates device that speeds up Apache missile system rearming

A wheelbarrow-like cart cut an 8-minute job to under a minute.

6 months ago

Small fleet, fewer flights weaken Army aircraft training, report says

The main trends point to fewer helicopters, fewer flight hours, but more drones and aircraft available for missions.

8 months ago

Air Force going ‘line by line’ to bring down nuclear missile costs

The Air Force "neglected" the complexity of the LGM-35A Sentinel's ground infrastructure, officials said, and is now looking to bring down costs.

By Stephen Losey

8 months ago