Democratic lawmakers press Air Force on ‘extraordinary cost and delay’ of Sentinel program

[ Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.) sent a letter to the Air Force this week demanding answers to their concerns about the “extraordinary” cost of the Sentinel nuclear missile program, which has ballooned in price over the years and is facing at least a two-year delay. In the letter, provided exclusively … Read more

Air Force says Minuteman III missile replacement over budget estimates

[ The ambitious program to replace the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) with a brand new, modern version has blown over its budget limit, triggering a Pentagon review, according to the Air Force. Because the Sentinel project exceeded its initial costs, the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) will review the project and … Read more