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Northrop Grumman completes first full vertical assembly of inert Sentinel ICBM for 2027 flight test

PUBT·09/14/2026 17:46:30
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Northrop Grumman completes first full vertical assembly of inert Sentinel ICBM for 2027 flight test
  • Northrop Grumman completed full vertical assembly of an inert Sentinel ICBM in operational orientation at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
  • Milestone validated end-to-end integration processes on the test pad, supporting readiness to proceed toward a live flight test in 2027.
  • First flight test Critical Design Review confirmed design maturity and hardware testing aligned with Air Force performance, safety, schedule requirements.
  • Program targets missiles on alert in the early 2030s, positioning Sentinel as the replacement for the ground-based leg of U.S. nuclear deterrence.


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