Northrop Grumman, US Air Force Assemble Sentinel Missile Ahead of 2027 Flight Test

Northrop Grumman and the US Air Force have assembled a fully integrated inert Sentinel missile at Vandenberg Space Force Base, clearing a key technical milestone ahead of flight testing planned for 2027. The missile was assembled vertically in its operational configuration, marking a significant step forward in the development of the Sentinel nuclear missile system.