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Air Force Sees Next Generation Bomber Buy Secure Despite Gates’ Delay

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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

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By Marina Malenic A decision by the Pentagon earlier this month to reexamine a next generation bomber program does not indicate the end of the effort, a top Air Force general said yesterday. Earlier this month, Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced his intention to wait until a major four-year review of Pentagon weapon acquisitions is completed before deciding how to proceed with a new bomber procurement. Lt. Gen. Robert Elder, commander of 8th Air Force, Barksdale AFB, La., said yesterday…

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