We don't need new nuclear weapons.

Understand why:

• Article by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists
• The Upgrading of the Minute Man Missiles are too coastly. Defense News
• Time to DOGE the Nuclear Triad Bill Hartung Responsible Statecraft

Why the Sentinel should be stopped

• Cost Overruns: In January 2024, the program's costs had increased significantly, exceeding the initial $96 billion estimate and reaching over $125 billion. This triggered a Nunn-McCurdy review, a process where programs in critical status are reviewed and presumed terminated unless certified as essential and without less costly alternatives. The Department of Defens, Under Biden made a weak argument to keep it going
• Need for new missile silos: Officials initially planned to refurbish existing silos used by the Minuteman III missiles, but now expect that new silos will largely be needed. Some of the existing silos are nearing 100 years of age, potentially leading to instability issues for the new Sentinel missiles.
• Concerns about ICBMs: We advocate for canceling the Sentinel program altogether, citing the high cost, the dangers of maintaining ICBMs on hair-trigger alert, and the argument that land-based ICBMs are not necessary for deterrence.