![Northrop Grumman says 10,000 experts and $2 billion investment support Sentinel ICBM program development [VIDEO]](https://defence-industry.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Northrop-Grumman-says-10000-experts-and-2bn-investment-support-Sentinel-ICBM-program-progress-VIDEO.jpg)
Turkey unveils Yıldırımhan long-range ballistic missile model at SAHA 2026 defence exhibition
A model of the Yıldırımhan ballistic missile was presented during the SAHA 2026 defence industry exhibition held in Istanbul from May 5 to 9.
U.S. Air Force conducts first operational mission with new payload transporter for Minuteman III strategic missile system
The U.S. Strategic Command said a Payload Transporter Replacement vehicle assigned to the 341st Missile Wing has completed its first operational mission.
Northrop Grumman accelerates Sentinel missile silo prototype development with U.S. Air Force to support deployment
Northrop Grumman, in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force, is accelerating prototyping of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile launch silo.
U.S. Air Force tests Minuteman III ICBM with multiple reentry vehicles in routine launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base
Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile on March 3 at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
Trump says Iran developing missiles capable of reaching United States, signals openness to diplomacy
President of the United States Donald Trump said Tuesday night that Iran is developing long-range missiles that could reach U.S. territory.
U.S. Air Force advances Sentinel ICBM program, targets 2026 restructure completion and early 2030s deployment
The U.S. Air Force has detailed its plan to complete the restructure of the LGM-35A Sentinel program by the end of 2026, with a Milestone B decision expected that same year and initial operational capability targeted for the early 2030s.
BAE Systems opens new Utah office to support ICBM sustainment and modernization missions near Salt Lake City
BAE Systems announced the opening of a new office in Utah, expanding its local footprint and reinforcing continued investment in the state’s workforce, economy, and innovation ecosystem.
Northrop Grumman: Sentinel ICBM production not expected soon as the U.S. Air Force restructures program
Northrop Grumman CEO Kathy Warden said the company does not expect to begin production of the U.S. Air Force’s Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile in the near term.
Northrop Grumman flies digitally redesigned ICBM target to strengthen U.S. missile defence tests
Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the first launch of its digitally redesigned Intercontinental Ballistic Missile target vehicle, marking a new capability for missile defence flight test missions.
U.S. Air Force details test launch of Minuteman III missile controlled in flight by ALCS team on E-6B Mercury
Airmen from the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron used the Airborne Launch Control System on a U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury to launch an unarmed Minuteman III missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base on 5 November 2025.
U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command tests Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile
The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, on 5 November 2025.
Successful Trident II D5LE test launches demonstrate continued readiness of U.S. sea-based deterrent
The U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs carried out four scheduled test flights of unarmed Trident II D5LE missiles from an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine off the east coast of Florida between 17 and 21 September.