“SentinelICBMsThe project is an important part of the future strategic nuclear forces of the United States, but it has recently faced the risk of unexpected overspending. More than initiallyBudgetThe rising cost of the project makes it possible for the project to trigger legal provisions and may lead to the termination of the project. This situation has sparked a re-evaluation and discussion of the project.
1. The future prospects of the ICBM project are questioned
Recently, because of the cost overrun of the project, people are interested in "".SentinelICBMsThe future prospects of the project raise certain doubts. The goal of the project was to replace the "Minuteman III" of the seventies of the last centuryICBMsas the future of the United States".Trinity"An important component of the strategic nuclear forces. However, the huge amount of money required for the project and the cost of the project itself exceeded expectations, putting the project at risk of being forced to terminate.
2. The project cost has increased significantly
According to the latest estimates, each piece".SentinelICBMsand related costs related to the construction of silos, which may be higher than originally projected by 1$1.8 billion is 50% higher. This means that the overall cost of the project will rise to $117 billion, far exceeding the initial $96 billionProject budget。This overspending of the project is a huge challenge for both the military and Congress, and the feasibility of the project and the authenticity of the data need to be reconsidered.
3. The project is at risk of official review
If the cost of the project exceeds the threshold set by law, it may trigger official scrutiny and evaluation. The 41-year-old law provides for the use of a project if it is overrunPentagonThe rationale for the plan must be reaffirmed and Congress informed of the decision to proceed or be terminated. This will expose the future of the project to a great deal of uncertainty and may result in the termination of the project.
1. The "Sentinel" project office took the initiative to submit a report
Given the project overruns, Hill, UtahAir Forcebase of "Sentinel"The project office took the initiativeAir ForceHeadquarters submits a "Project Deviation Report" for the purpose of evaluating the project. This kind of initiative shows that the project team attaches great importance to the problem and is motivated to solve the problem.
2. The Air Force will comprehensively evaluate the project
Air ForceAndrew Hunt, director of acquisition, said it would take about 45 days to evaluate the project. In the process of evaluation,Air ForceIt will be determined whether the project exceeds the cost threshold set out by law, and a full review of the project will be conducted. It will be aCriticalwill determine the future direction of the project.
3. It becomes necessary to reiterate the rationale for the project
If the results of the assessment show that the cost of the project exceeds the threshold established by lawPentagonThe rationale for the project will have to be restated and the State will be informed of the project. This will be a major evaluation process that requires a thorough assessment of the pros and cons and future prospects of the project.
1. Facing political and arms control pressures
Despite the fact that ".SentinelICBMsThe project has high hopes for the military, but the project overrun can be triggeredPoliticsand arms control pressures. Some arms control advocates may use the overrun to demand an end to the project, prolonging the "civil rule."Bing III missilesservice life. This will bring more uncertainty and challenges to the future of the project.
2. The need for additional funding leads to major debates
If the cost of the project exceedsBudgetPentagonAdditional funding may need to be requested to cover the projected increased costs. This will give rise to a new major debate on the distribution of resources and the development of armaments. How to solve the problem of funding will be a decision in the futureCritical
SentinelICBMsProjects are at risk of overspending, which can trigger legal scrutiny and spark major debates. The project office has submitted a report on its own initiative and will conduct a comprehensive assessment. However, the problem of overspending not only brings uncertainty to the future of the project, but also:Politicsand the field of arms control. How to address the cost overrun and the viability of proceeding with the project will require joint efforts and decision-making from all sides.