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Video: Sentinel ICBM Model On Display At AFA

Northrop Grumman displayed a model of the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile at the Air, Space and Cyber conference. Sentinel is intended to replace the ageing Minuteman III force and sustain the land-based leg of the US nuclear triad through modern command, launch, and support infrastructure. The program is working toward initial operational capability in the early 2030s after major cost and schedule pressure. A conference model communicates the evolving configuration but does not demonstrate flight performance, and substantial testing, construction, certification, and deployment work remains.

aviationweek.comSep 17

North AmericaAir

Northrop Grumman says full vertical assembly moves inert Sentinel ICBM closer to 2027 flight test and early-2030s nuclear alert duty

Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force completed a full vertical assembly of an inert Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile at Vandenberg Space Force Base. During a four-month pathfinder event, teams transported, stacked and later disassembled the integrated stages, propulsion section and shroud to rehearse equipment and procedures. The programme has completed the critical design review for its first flight-test configuration and targets an initial launch in 2027. Sentinel is intended to replace Minuteman III, with early operational alert planned for the 2030s and service extending to about 2075.

Defence Industry EuropeSep 14

North AmericaAir

U.S. Air Force says largest military construction project will build training hub for next-generation Sentinel ICBM crews

The U.S. Air Force will build its largest military construction project as a training hub for next-generation Sentinel ICBM crews. The facility supports the LGM-35A program replacing the Minuteman III. It will train operators and maintainers for the modernized nuclear force. The project underscores the scale of ICBM recapitalization.

Defence Industry EuropeSep 2

North AmericaAir

U.S. Air Force says Sentinel ICBM modernization moves ahead with new silo design, missile-case production and booster integration

The US Air Force reports the Sentinel ICBM modernization is advancing with a new silo design, missile-case production, and booster integration. Sentinel will replace the aging Minuteman III land-based deterrent. The program has faced cost overruns prompting restructuring. Progress on hardware indicates recovery of schedule momentum.

Defence Industry EuropeSep 2

North AmericaInstitutional

Northrop Grumman expands Utah site for Sentinel ICBM work as U.S. advances strategic deterrence programme

Northrop Grumman is expanding its Utah facility to support production of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile, part of the U.S. nuclear triad modernization. The expansion supports engineering and manufacturing development phases. Sentinel is set to replace the aging Minuteman III fleet. The program remains a top strategic deterrence priority despite cost overruns.

Defence Industry EuropeJul 14

North AmericaAir

Northrop Grumman reveals Sentinel ICBM in new test photo

Northrop Grumman has publicly revealed Sentinel ICBM hardware for the first time, completing acoustic testing. Sentinel will replace the Minuteman III as the U.S. land-based nuclear deterrent. The program has faced cost overruns triggering Nunn-McCurdy review. Testing milestone moves the system toward first flight.

Defence BlogJun 29

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