Air Force Weighs Keeping 1970s-Era Missiles Until 2050
The US Air Force is considering contingency plans that would extend the life of 1970s-era intercontinental ballistic missiles ...
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USAF secretary nominee pledges to fast-track Sentinel nuclear ICBM deployment
Troy Meink, the nominee for Secretary of the Air Force, has vowed to prioritize nuclear modernization efforts, particularly ...
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Sentinel Missile Meeting Fires Off
Details emerge about the Sentinel Program Town Hall, which is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, at Kimball Jr/Sr High School, ...
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New weapon systems discussed
Hoeven stressed the need to ensure Minot AFB has the facilities necessary to house and operate the new weapon systems, ...
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'Vital component': Sentinel missile tests pass another milestone
While budget and personnel cuts are impacting many federal programs, the Sentinel Missile program appears to be continuing ...
Cold War relics: Why US Air Force wants its 1970s-era missiles until 2050
The previous strategy included keeping the Boeing-made 400 Minuteman III ICBMs in silos until 2039 and gradually replace them ...
DOGE Guts the People Who Build and Oversee U.S. Nuclear Weapons
The bulk of the DOE’s nuclear work is done by around 60,000 contract workers. The people who build the missiles, dig the ...
Nuclear Triad Upgrades Put US Air Force Under Pressure, Meink Signals Tough Road Ahead
Adding to the Air Force’s struggles, a shortage of 1,800 pilots continues to affect readiness. Meink dismissed pay alone as a solution, stressing the need to improve quality of service and reduce ...