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Defence Notes
GBSD rebrand sees launch of Sentinel
6th April 2022
The LGM-35A Sentinel will replace the Minuteman III ICBM as a new land element of the US nuclear triad.
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Defence Notes
USSPACECOM and USSTRATCOM outline 2023 budget priorities
11th March 2022
DoD leaders testified at a Senate Armed Services Committee and asked for resources to fund nuclear, hypersonic and cybersecurity programmes.
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Defence Notes
US postpones Minuteman III test launch in bid to ease nuclear tension
3rd March 2022
The US decision to delay a test launch of the Minuteman III land-based strategic nuclear missile was taken to de-escalate tensions with Russia, after Vladimir Putin ordered a special alert of nuclear forces last week.
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Air Warfare
Northrop Grumman modernises US ICBM system
15th November 2021
Northrop Grumman has achieved a key manufacturing milestone in the process of modernising the US’ ICBM systems.
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Defence Notes
Watchdog suggests changes to DoD acquisition process
3rd November 2021
The US Government Accountability Office has released a report criticising US defence procurement as ‘inefficient, cumbersome, and bureaucratic’.
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Defence Notes
Boeing joins Minuteman III sustainment effort
21st September 2021
USAF selects Boeing to repair missile guidance sets on ICBMs.
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Defence Notes
USAF issues multibillion-dollar Minuteman III support contract
8th July 2021
Northrop Grumman to provide engineering and maintenance services for ICBMs at six USAF bases.
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Defence Notes
USAF orders Minuteman III sustainment services
11th June 2021
Northrop Grumman will continue helping to ensure the reliability of Minuteman III force.
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Defence Notes
Next-generation US nuke programme passes baseline review
7th April 2021
Completion of the Integrated Baseline Review puts the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent on track for IOC by 2029, says lead contractor Northrop Grumman.
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Defence Notes
Northrop Grumman to help keep Minuteman III going until 2040
21st April 2021
Minuteman engineering and programme management support deal is worth $2.31 billion.
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Defence Notes
Russia looks beyond New START with Kedr
20th April 2021
Design research work is underway in Russia on a new ICBM to replace the RS-24 Yars.
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Defence Notes
Collins Aerospace to build secondary launch platform for next-gen US nukes
11th November 2020
Secondary Launch Platform-Airborne forms part of GBSD engineering and manufacturing development
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Defence Notes
Northrop Grumman to refresh US nuclear arsenal
9th September 2020
A team led by Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $13.29 billion engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) contract by the USAF, to deliver the Ground …
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Defence Notes
USAF seeks to start work on GBSD facilities in 2023
18th August 2020
The USAF intends to start construction in 2023 on the first of three new facilities to house the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD), which will …
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Military Logistics
Kratos to provide transporters for GBSD programme
27th February 2020
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions will support the US Air Force’s Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) programme under a contract announced on 26 February. The …
