
The Air Force is on track for a Milestone A decision this year in its Ground Based Strategic Deterrence (GBSD) program, according to a top general.Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration Lt. Gen. Jack Weinstein said Thursday the Defense Department fiscal year 2017 budget request includes $6.5 billion for nuclear deterrence. He said the budget also forecasts requesting $38 billion over the next five years to sustain and modernize the nuclear force. Weinstein said…