US next-gen B-21 bomber likely obsolete upon delivery

Published on April 24, 2024



B-21 behind the times of China’s improving air defense, hypersonic spy planes and stealth fighter-launched hypersonic weapons

While the US mulls acquiring more of its next-gen B-21 bombers, fast-moving technological advancements could make the type obsolete upon delivery. This month, The Warzone reported that US Air Force (USAF) Chief of Staff General David Allvin has hinted that the service is considering purchasing more than the 100 B-21s currently planned. Allvin stated that the B-21 is the future of the bomber force and that the number of B-21s is expected to reach 100 by the mid-2030s and beyond.

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