If replacing America’s Minuteman III nuclear ICBMs was supposed to be the budget-friendly solution, it appears to have backfired, with the effort now projected to go at least 2 years behind schedule and at least 81% over budget. But despite these historic cost overruns, the Pentagon has re-certified the new Sentinel ICBM program to continue, calling the effort essential to American national security. So, let’s talk about where these budget-busting costs are coming from, and the plan to overcome these challenges.
