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Pentagon's top new weapons programs are 12 years behind schedule: Watchdog

GAO reports Pentagon's top new weapons programmes are averaging 12 years behind schedule, with major cost overruns across MDAPs. Highlights persistent delays in Sentinel ICBM, Constellation frigate, KC-46 and hypersonics. Congressional pressure to reform acquisition intensifies. Report affects FY27 budget planning.

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