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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. The program is aligned with the 2026 National Defense Strategy’s call for urgency and speed in modernizing the nation’s land-based nuclear deterrent.

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.

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Government Accountability Office warns Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Block 4 upgrades face delays and uncertain costs

AN/APG-85 radar delays complicate F-35 deliveries to U.S. military as integration slips to later lots

Differences in radar mountings between the current AN/APG-81 and the future AN/APG-85 have complicated the introduction of the new sensor on the Lockheed Martin F-35, delaying its planned fielding from Lot 17 to possibly Lot 20, according to Avionics International.

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