“This ICBM test launch underscores the strength of the nation’s nuclear deterrent and the readiness of the ICBM leg of the triad,” Gen. Thomas Bussiere, commander of the U.S. The Air Force had planned to decommission all its Cold War-era missiles by 2039, but the Sentinel hasn’t even been fully tested yet, and delays in the program could push the transition date to at least 2050, according to Bloomberg. Yet the Air Force insisted the Sentinel program is on track, adding that “until full capability is achieved, the Air Force is committed to ensuring Minuteman III remains a viable deterrent.”
Author: Jared Downing
Published at: 2025-05-21 22:16:53
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