By Marina Malenic A replacement for the Air Force's aging bomber fleet is likely to cost the Pentagon at least $30 billion-$40 billion, one expert predicted yesterday. "In total, a budget of $30-$40 billion would be an accomplishment; that's probably possible," said Barry Watts, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments. "People who oppose it would look me in the eye and say, no, it's more like $50, $60, $70 billion, and we can't afford it."…
Next Generation Bomber Cost Projected At Upward of $30 Billion
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