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US military ends long-running program to spot nuclear missile launches

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A newer program has been operational since 2011, and the next generation could launch within 12 months.

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  • A newer program has been operational since 2011, and the next generation could launch within 12 months.
  • Reported by Ars Technica and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:32:14 UTC.

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