(MENAFN) US government said the Pentagon is preparing to approve development and production of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
In detail, opening competition will start between three top defense contractors and rekindling debate over whether the US can afford to modernize its triad of nuclear weapons.
the defense department's top weapons buyer, has convened a closed session of the defense acquisition board for Wednesday to review the US air force's acquisition strategy.
The air force last year estimated the programme would cost US$62.3 billion for research, development and production of as many as 400 missiles as well as command and control systems and infrastructure.
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