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April 5, 2022
Air Force’s new intercontinental ballistic missile system has a name: Sentinel

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall approved the designation for the system that modernizes the ICBM leg of the Nation’s nuclear triad. AFNWC manages the weapon system program.
Feb. 24, 2021
Minuteman III test launch demonstrates safe, reliable deterrent

A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test reentry vehicle at 11:49 p.m. Pacific Time Feb. 23 from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.The test demonstrates that the United States’ nuclear deterrent is
Feb. 19, 2021
Air Force releases environmental study on Ground Based Strategic Deterrent ICBM recapitalization Test Program

The Air Force proposes to modernize the land-based leg of the nuclear triad, recapitalizing its ICBM fleet while upgrading the weapon system technology, supporting infrastructure, and command and control functions.
July 16, 2019
Air Force releases request for proposals for new ICBM system

The request is for the weapon system’s Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase and includes five production lot options to produce and deploy the weapon system.
Oct. 3, 2017
Air Force awards contracts for next-generation ICBM airborne launch control system

The Air Force awarded two contracts Oct. 3, 2017, for upgrading the system that enables an aircraft to control an intercontinental ballistic missile’s launch from a silo in the ground.
Aug. 21, 2017
Air Force awards two contracts for new intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system

The Air Force announced Aug. 21 the award of two Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction contracts for its Ground Based Strategic Deterrent intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system program. Contracts were awarded to Boeing Company, Huntsville, Alabama, and Northrop Grumman Systems

Air Force’s new intercontinental ballistic missile system has a name: Sentinel

Minuteman III test launch demonstrates safe, reliable deterrent

Air Force releases environmental study on Ground Based Strategic Deterrent ICBM recapitalization Test Program

Air Force releases request for proposals for new ICBM system

Air Force awards contracts for next-generation ICBM airborne launch control system

Air Force awards two contracts for new intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system