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Senators press Air Force on Sentinel schedule and B‑21 force size; secretary pledges program reviews

3441852 · May 20, 2025
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Senator questions about the Sentinel ground‑based strategic deterrent and the number of B‑21 bombers prompted Secretary Troy Mink to pledge a near‑term Sentinel program review and to say he will consult with U.S. Strategic Command on B‑21 requirements.

Senators pressed the Department of the Air Force on nuclear modernization programs, asking for timely design decisions for the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile replacement and pressing the service to coordinate with U.S. Strategic Command on the long‑term B‑21 bomber force size.

Senator Fisher said the Nunn‑McCurdy review concluded the Sentinel continuation is essential, and urged the Air…

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