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Air Force’s next nuclear missile at risk after costs spike
The LGM-35A Sentinel nuclear missile has seen its costs increase at least 37%, triggering a review that could see the program restructured or canceled.
White House plan calls for small boost in VA program budget
A proposed 2.2% increase in discretionary spending would be the lowest boost since 2016.
US approves nearly $1.4 billion Hawkeye aircraft sale for Japan
The U.S. State Department also OK'd the possible sale of 250 Javelin missiles for another Asia-Pacific ally.
By Zamone Perez
US nuclear bases to get security networking upgrade from Persistent
The contract, involving the Persistent Systems Infrastructure-based Regional Operation Network, or IRON, is valued at $75.5 million.
US calls on Russia to stay with nuclear weapons treaty
Russia announced last week it would suspend participation in the New START treaty.
Fears, questions about North Korea’s growing nuclear arsenal
North Korea claims its nuclear weapons are combat ready, but many foreign experts call the North’s claims propaganda.
Pentagon small business chief presses to revive innovation fund
The number of small business participating in the American defense-industrial base declined by more than 40% in the past decade.
By Joe Gould
Russia suspends only remaining major nuclear treaty with US
Speaking in his state-of-the-nation address, President Vladimr Putin said Russia should stand ready to resume nuclear weapons tests if the U.S. does so.
US test launches unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile
The Minuteman III's reentry vehicle traveled about 4,200 miles over the Pacific Ocean to the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands.
China surpasses US in number of ICBM launchers
The STRATCOM notification prompted Republicans to push for expanding the U.S. nuclear arsenal beyond the current modernization efforts.
China’s spy balloon can help deflate US nuclear tensions with Beijing
Leaders should turn the diplomatic row into new discussions on strategic stability between two nuclear-armed powers.
By David Gompert and Hans Binnendijk