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Trump Order Targets Sentinel, Other Major Defense Acquisition Programs

Sarah Salem

Wednesday, April 9th, 2025

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Trump Order Targets Sentinel, Other Major Defense Acquisition Programs

Pictured is a U.S. Air Force depiction of the LGM-35A Sentinel (U.S. Air Force)

In a series of executive orders released Wednesday, President Donald Trump said any major defense acquisition program 15 percent over cost could be cancelled. “[A]ny program more than 15 percent behind schedule based on the current Acquisition Program Baseline (APB), 15 percent over cost based on the current APB, unable to meet any key performance parameters, or unaligned with the Secretary of Defense’s mission priorities, will be considered for potential cancellation,” the order said. “The Secretary of Defense shall submit…

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