US nuclear triad

Sep- 2026 -

15 September

US Air Force, Northrop Grumman Move Sentinel Missile Closer to 2027 Flight Test

The LGM-35 Sentinel missile, successor to the aging LGM-30 Minuteman III that forms the ground leg of the US nuclear triad, is moving closer to its first flight test in 2027 after several delays.

1 September

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Air Force Transitions From UH-1N Huey as MH-139 Grey Wolf Achieves IOC

The US Air Force announced that the MH-139 Grey Wolf has achieved Initial Operational Capability, marking the transition from the service’s Vietnam-era UH-1N Huey.

Jul- 2026 -

19 July

Air

Bea Castañeda

B-2 Spirit: Inside America’s Strategic Stealth Bomber

Invisible to radar and capable of striking anywhere on the globe, the B-2 Spirit remains one of the most closely watched symbols of American airpower. This guide breaks down why.

13 July

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Lockheed Martin Bags $850M US Navy Award to Support Trident II D5 Life Extension

Lockheed Martin is set to continue the design and development of the US Navy’s Trident II D5 life extension 2 program.

Jun- 2026 -

27 June

Arms

The Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site, or RTS, tracks an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launch Nov. 5, 2024, from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, during Air Force Global Strike Command’s Glory Trip-251 operational test. The RTS was selected as the 2024 Army Acquisition Executive’s Excellence in Leadership’s Test Organization of the Year on Jan. 9 at an awards ceremony in the Pentagon auditorium. (U.S. Army photo by Ian Morales)

Bea Castañeda

Minuteman III: A Complete Guide to America’s Land-Based Nuclear Deterrent

Discover how the Minuteman III became a cornerstone of US nuclear deterrence in this guide to its history, features, and mission.

May- 2026 -

25 May

Arms

A U.S. Air Force 509th Bomb Wing B-2 Spirit approaches a 351st Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during the Bomber Task Force training exercise over England, Aug. 29, 2019. The BTF consists of Airmen and support equipment from the 509th BW, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, deployed to The United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa to conduct theater integration and flying training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Castelan)

Bea Castañeda

What Is the US Nuclear Triad? A Guide to America’s Ultimate Deterrent

Three legs, one mission: ensure that any nuclear attack on the United States guarantees a devastating response. Here's how the triad works and why it still matters.

11 May

Arms

Bea Castañeda

Sentinel ICBM: Rebuilding America’s Ground-Based Nuclear Deterrent

Explore how the Sentinel ICBM is modernizing America’s land-based nuclear deterrent, replacing the aging Minuteman III with next-generation missile, command, and launch systems.