Pentagon advances $141bn Sentinel nuclear warhead program, 81% over budget, to modernize ground-based nuclear triad.
The Pentagon moves forward with the $141 billion Sentinel nuclear warhead program, 81% over budget, despite concerns over increased costs. The program aims to modernize the ground-based component of the nuclear triad, replacing the aging Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, and involves upgrading 450 silos, launch control centers, and nuclear missile bases. The high cost overrun necessitates a review and scaling back on some items, including modernization plans for launch facilities.
July 08, 2024
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