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US Air Force breaks ground on next-gen nuclear missile silo
April 7, 2026/
According to the Air Force, the 450 new silos will be built on the same land as the existing ones in Wyoming, North Dakota, and Montana.
No word has been given on what the redundant silos will be used for, but there is a precedent of selling such installations to the public, so if you want a vacation home with a 100-tonne skylight cover and seven-tonne front door, you might want to keep an eye on the property listings.
GFDA participated in all three Sentinel Town Hall meetings this week, supporting community engagement around the modernization of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile system and its impact across the region. These meetings provided valuable opportunities to hear directly from residents, share updates, and strengthen alignment between community priorities and mission requirements. Insights gathered will help inform ongoing collaboration with partners and ensure that local perspectives are reflected as the project advances. Through the new Central Montana Defense Coalition effort, we are committed to keeping stakeholders informed and engaged as this critical investment continues to take shape in North Central Montana.
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