What You Need to Know: The B-21 Raider bomber, seen as a crucial component in deterring China, is designed to penetrate advanced air defenses and strike key targets with both nuclear and conventional weapons. Designers want to make sure the B-21 is easy to maintain and can stay in the air for long periods, so older bombers in the U.S. Air Force fleet can be retired. But according to political leaders and the B-21’s manufacturer, China is the main adversary that the bomber can help deter, especially when it comes to improving the American nuclear triad.
Author: Brent M. Eastwood
Published at: 2024-11-11 22:16:24
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