The Pentagon has encountered problems in the development of a new ICBM Sentinel

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The Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile, which has become one of the most important developments of the US Air Force, may arrive later than the announced 2029, reports Bloomberg. According to the agency, the problems are caused by a lack of engineers and difficulties with supply chains.

The $96 billion missile is estimated Bloomberg, will arrive no earlier than 2031. It should replace the Minuteman III, which entered service in the 70s.

In addition, weapons were called one of the main deterrents for China, which is rapidly building up its nuclear power.

During a hearing at the Pentagon, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said the Air Force was considering a proposal to delay the arrival of weapons “in the current macroeconomic environment.”

Earlier, the head of the department said that the Pentagon was not ready to give Ukraine new weapons.

Source: Ren

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