stealth bomber

The president should double the anticipated fleet of the next-generation stealth bomber, the B-21, recognizing that stealth technology is one of America’s clear qualitative advantages over China and that the dual-capable bomber will help reassure allies in Asia and Europe that are threatened by Beijing and Moscow.

Even the Iran strike carries a warning: The B-2 stealth bomber fleet, at only 19 tails, could quickly be exhausted in any protracted fight.

For Northrop, improving cash flow is a priority as the B-21 stealth bomber becomes cash profitable and the Sentinel missile system nears production.

He welcomed Putin to Alaska last month with a stealth bomber flyover and a red carpet lined with US military jets.

Only the B-2 stealth bomber can carry the munitions.