Northrop Grumman and U.S. Air Force Accelerate Sentinel Program Toward 2027 First Flight
Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force are making significant strides in the development of the Sentinel weapon system, aiming for a first flight in 2027. This modernization effort is crucial for replacing the nation's aging ground-based nuclear deterrent and ensuring national security into the early 2030s. The program represents a complete overhaul of the land-based leg of the nuclear triad, spanning an immense geographical footprint of more than 32,000 square miles across five states.
