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LGM-35 Sentinel ICBM

Missile Systemconfirmed

LGM-35 Sentinel ICBM

Silo-based US ICBM under development to replace all Minuteman III missiles, earlier known as the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent. The program plans 659 missiles to keep 400 deployed through 2075.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman
StatusIn development
Range13,000

History

Northrop Grumman received the development contract in 2020. Cost estimates have nearly doubled and initial operational capability has slipped from 2029 to the early 2030s.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States659 planned, 400 to be deployed; initial capability early 2030sconfirmed

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