Tag: Minuteman III
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U.S. Air Force Struggles with Over-Budget Sentinel ICBM Replacement Program
The United States Air Force is in the process of modernizing its nuclear defense by replacing the aging Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) with the new Sentinel missiles. The initial projection for the Sentinel program was $96 billion, but costs have risen to $130 billion, leading to a Nunn-McCurdy breach that necessitates a detailed review…
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WSJ Analysis: Comparing U.S. and China’s Growing Nuclear Capabilities
A recent analysis of satellite imagery suggests that China is rapidly advancing its nuclear capabilities, potentially matching those of the United States across land, sea, and air. With an estimated 400 warheads and plans to increase this number to as many as 1,500 by 2035, China is expanding its arsenal with new intercontinental ballistic missiles…