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US Air Force's Sentinel ICBM Program Costs Surge to $141 Billion, 81% Increase

Jul 5, 2024, 09:45 PM

The cost of the US Air Force's new Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) program has significantly increased. Initially estimated at $78 billion, the program is now projected to cost $141 billion, an 81% rise over the forecast four years ago, according to an official. Some sources suggest the costs could soar to around $160 billion. The cost per missile has also escalated to $214 million.