The news site for the missile defense industry. Missile Defense is a defense system intended to protect the U.S. from intercontinental ballistic missiles fired by rogue states.
"...The LGM-35A Sentinel, the Air Force's planned next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile, is facing severe cost overruns that triggered a critical Nunn-McCurdy breach. The Pentagon has decided to proceed with the Sentinel program, while scaling back its launch control center and making other changes to bring its costs down. (Northrop Grumman)..."
Reference: www.defensenews.com ."...The Air Force said in a statement to The Hill that it “was delayed due to increased lead times for guidance computer components.”
“While first flight will occur later than initially planned, it is not on the critical path,” the spokesperson said.
Northrop Grumman, the contractor for Sentinel operating off an initial $13 billion contract, has conducted some preliminary tests for components for the missile. Those have been successful, according to the company. ..."
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