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Comment: This video doesn't pull any punches on stating where we are and how we got there on the Sentinel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--NfidoKag8
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Mar 23, 2025 The US Air Force has officially paused parts of the Sentinel ICBM program due to skyrocketing costs, exceeding initial estimates by over 100%. The Sentinel, designed to replace the aging Minuteman III, was initially projected to cost $96 billion but has now surpassed $200 billion, with total expenditures expected to exceed $300 billion over the next 50 years. With the first full deployment delayed to 2031 or later, the Minuteman III will remain the backbone of America’s ICBM arsenal for the next decade. Political debates rage on, with some advocating for cheaper Minuteman III upgrades, while others, including Donald Trump, push for full Sentinel deployment. Could cost concerns ultimately lead to the program’s cancellation?
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