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Defense Watch: Bomber Numbers, USV Assessment, Light Attack

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Friday, February 28th, 2020

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Defense Watch: Bomber Numbers, USV Assessment, Light Attack

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Bomber Numbers. In light of the nation’s focus on high-end threats and near-peer adversaries following release of the 2018 National Defense Strategy (NDS), the Air Force is taking a new look at its requirements, including the number of B-21 stealth bombers it will need, according to service officials. Will Roper, the Air Force’s head of acquisition and technology, told a House Armed Services panel on Feb. 26 that “we’re looking at everything.” He added that “Roles and missions when you’re…

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