Military/DefenseJul 15, 11:00 AM
US Navy Admiral Advocates Doubling B-21 Raider Fleet to 200 Bombers for Pacific Defense
Commander of the US Navy Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel Paparo, has expressed support for the US Air Force to drastically increase its procurement plans for the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider. The initial program goal was to build 100 of the world's first sixth-generation stealth bombers. Air Force leaders and lawmakers are already pushing to increase that number up to at least 145, with other advocates seeking 185. Now, the Navy is championing a fleet of 200 to strengthen the combined-arms strategy that makes joint operations between the different US service branches and regional allies.