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GBSD Program Enters Next Phase of Acquisition

Alissa Tabirian

Friday, September 2nd, 2016

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GBSD Program Enters Next Phase of Acquisition

The Air Force test launches a Minuteman III ICBM. Photo: Air Force.

The Air Force said Thursday that its Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) procurement has entered the technology maturation and risk reduction phase following the Aug. 23 approval of the program’s Milestone A.“The milestone approval was granted following a determination by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics that the Air Force’s GBSD acquisition plan is appropriately structured to reduce risk, balance design and requirement trades, and ensure affordable program execution,” the Air Force said in its announcement.The service…

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