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Australia urged to consider B-21 Raider bomber as interim capability to address AUKUS submarine gap - Defence Industry Europe

Paterson said the aircraft could provide long-range strike capability while Australia awaits the arrival of Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines. The suggestion reflects broader concerns about a potential capability gap in the late 2020s and early 2030s. “Only the government can know whether the [Royal Australian Air Force] is well-placed to acquire these planes and put them into service,” Paterson said. “Perhaps there are good reasons why …
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defence-industry.eu broke the news on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
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