B-21 Raider stealth bomber in production, Pentagon says

B-21 Raider stealth bomber in production, Pentagon says
B-21 Raider stealth bomber in production, Pentagon says

The Air Force recently confirmed the secretive plane was continuing flight testing out of Edwards Air Force Base.

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Sentinel ICBM incurs ‘critical’ cost breach, at risk of cancellation without SECDEF certification

Sentinel ICBM incurs ‘critical’ cost breach, at risk of cancellation without SECDEF certification
Sentinel ICBM incurs ‘critical’ cost breach, at risk of cancellation without SECDEF certification

The Minuteman III replacement’s costs ballooned by 37 percent and will take about two years longer than expected as officials reportedly discover hidden complications of silo construction.

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Northrop Grumman fires new solid rocket motor, launches innovation campaign

Northrop Grumman fires new solid rocket motor, launches innovation campaign
Northrop Grumman fires new solid rocket motor, launches innovation campaign

The company has no doubt been looking somewhat nervously into the rear view mirror as new competitors race into the skyrocketing Pentagon market.

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Sentinel ICBM program ‘struggling’ with ‘unknown unknowns’: Kendall

Sentinel ICBM program ‘struggling’ with ‘unknown unknowns’: Kendall
Sentinel ICBM program ‘struggling’ with ‘unknown unknowns’: Kendall

Kendall also expressed concern about the effects of a likely continuing resolution on key programs, including the Advanced Battle Management System and the Joint Advanced Tactical Missile.

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Air Force awards Lockheed $1 billion for new ICBM reentry vehicle

Air Force awards Lockheed $1 billion for new ICBM reentry vehicle
Air Force awards Lockheed $1 billion for new ICBM reentry vehicle

The new Mk21A reentry vehicle will be mounted atop the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile and will carry an updated nuclear warhead known as the W87-1.

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Sentinel ICBM faces year delay, Air Force One and F-15EX also at risk: GAO

Sentinel ICBM faces year delay, Air Force One and F-15EX also at risk: GAO
Sentinel ICBM faces year delay, Air Force One and F-15EX also at risk: GAO

A new watchdog report warns of a year-long delay for America’s next ICBM, as well as potential schedule slips for F-15EX, KC-46A and the Air Force One replacement.

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