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The US Defense Department has unveiled its newest bomber—the B-21 Raider, which will serve as the backbone of America's bomber force.Summary
This article by C. Todd Lopez, writing for the US Department of Defense, makes the following points:
- US Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin said the B21 would fortify America's ability to deter aggression, now and into the future.
- The aircraft is nuclear-capable and designed to accommodate crewed or uncrewed operations.
- Like the B-2 Spirit, the B-21 Raider is a stealth aircraft.
- The US Air Force expects to acquire a minimum of 100 of the aircraft.
References
References from the Web:
- DEC 2022 Us Hints It Will Sell B-21 To Australia With RAAF Invite—Australian Aviation
- DEC 2022 To B-21 or not to B-21: what are Australia’s best long-range strike options?—ASPI
