Sentinel ICBM's Inaugural Flight Postponed to 2026 Amid Challenges

The first flight test of the Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) program has been delayed until 2026 due to significant cost overruns and unprecedented programmatic challenges, according to Northrop Grumman officials.

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