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Air Force conducts Sentinel static fire test

By Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center Public Affairs

Photo Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw

Read the Full Air Force News Release About the Static Test Here

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NATO Is Watching: America Must Have A Modernized Nuclear Weapons Arsenal

By John Tanner and Baron Hill

(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)

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New Air Force "Sentinel" ICBM to Fire Off 2024 - Counter Future Threats

Source: Warrior Maven - Center for Military Modernization

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Northrop Grumman Meets Rocket Motor Casting Milestone on Road to Sentinel’s First Flight

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Air Force officially designates GBSD LGM-35A Sentinel

See Air Force News Release

(U.S. Air Force illustration)

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How digital engineering is keeping the US firmly ahead of evolving threats

Aerial refueling of military aircraft

NATO Is Watching: America Must Have A Modernized Nuclear Weapons Arsenal

By John Tanner and Baron Hill (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)

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Northrop Grumman Validates Sentinel Missile Design through Rigorous Wind Tunnel Testing Campaign

February 16, 2023

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New Air Force "Sentinel" ICBM to Fire Off 2024 - Counter Future Threats

By Kris Osborn

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Sentinel and Raider: Where these two legs of the nuclear triad stand today

By Barry Rosenberg

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US Military ‘Furiously’ Rewriting Nuclear Deterrence to Address Russia and China, STRATCOM Chief Says

By Tara Copp

AFGSC commander addresses SASC subcommittee

By Carla Pampe

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GBSD Using Digital Twinning at Every Stage of The Program Lifecycle

By Shaun Waterman

Missile launch

Biden Security Priorities Confirm Critical Deterrence Needs

By Ben Nelson

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AEDC supporting Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program across the complex

By Jill Pickett

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Why the Air Force’s ICBM Infrastructure Needs an Upgrade

September 25, 2021

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GBSD: First Missile Test Flight 2023, Initial Production 2026

September 22, 2021

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Survey Finds Broad Public Support for Nuclear Deterrence, Modernization

September 15, 2021

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Strategy & Policy

July 22, 2021

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New GBSD Will Fly in 2023; No Margin Left for Minuteman

June 14, 2021

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Four things to know about CBO’s nuclear spending report

May 31, 2021

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CSAF Emphasizes Safe, Secure and reliable Nuclear Deterrence During SAC D Chairman Visit to Malmstrom

May 27, 2021

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Is the U.S. Military Facing a Nuclear Missile Gap?

May 20,2021

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Nuclear Deterrence Remains Department’s Highest Priority Mission

May 13, 2021

Just as the U.S. commitment to defend itself and its allies is unwavering, so too must U.S. nuclear policy remain consistent.

Rep. Mike Gallagher

(R-WI)

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DoD News Release Nuclear Triad Modernization the Nation’s Highest Priority, Admiral Says

April 22, 2021

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Vandenberg AFB chosen as preferred location for GBSD FTU

April 1, 2021

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U.S. nuclear weapons are aging quickly. With few spare parts, how long can they last?

March 29, 2021

US Senator Jon Tester

US Senator Jon Tester delivers opening remarks at Advanced Nuclear Weapons Alliance Virtual (video)

March 2021

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Ground Based Strategic Deterrent: USAF Video

March 29, 2021

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Heritage Commentary: Nuclear Modernization Is Our Top Defense Priority, and America Can Afford It

March 25, 2021

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Heritage Report: Extending New START Makes U.S. Nuclear Modernization Imperative

March 16, 2021

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New Threats Demand Nuclear Modernization

March 2, 2021

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Facts Matter, Especially for Nuclear Policy

January 21, 2021

Modernizing our nuclear triad is an opportunity to live up to the expectations of our constituents...

Former Sen. Ben Nelson

(D-Neb)

Air Force Acquisition Executive Unveils Next E-Plane, Publishes Digital Engineering Guidebook

January 19, 2021

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Work Progressing on Next-Gen ICBM Program

January 16, 2021

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Minuteman III Missiles Are Too Old to Upgrade Anymore, STRATCOM Chief Says

January 6, 2021

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Our Allies Need US To Modernize Nuke Triad: Gen. Ray

December 10, 2020

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Why We Need a New ICBM by Maj. Shane Praiswater

December 7, 2020

Next-Gen Nuclear Missile Viewed as Pathfinder

Next-Gen Nuclear Missile Viewed as Pathfinder

December 4, 2020

Department of the Air Force awards contract for new ICBM system that enhances, strengthens US Triad

Sept. 8, 2020

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Keep modernization of the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program on track

June 2020

Air Force reviews preliminary design for future ICBM

May 15, 2020

In brief, the land-based deterrent’s principal value rests in its ability to deter an attack…

Andrew Krepinevich

Defense Policy Analyst