Air Force Considering Air-to-Air Role for Bombers
The report says the service is weighing 1,509 combat-coded aircraft by 2035 and more reliance on Collaborative Combat Aircraft and bombers.
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Air Force Considering Air-to-Air Role for Bombers
The Air Force’s future strategy for fighting wars could include arming bombers with air-to-air strike capabilities, the service said in a new report to Congress. The post Air Force Considering Air-to-Air Role for Bombers amid Fighter Procurement Constraints appeared first on Air & Space Forces Magazine.
The U.S. Air Force Deputy Chief of Planning and Programme Staff, David Tabor, informed Congress in a new report that the command was exploring the possibility of equipping bombers, including the B-21 Raider, with air fighting equipment and their interaction with drones, as part of a long-term plan for fighter aircraft, and that the U.S. Air Force was exploring options for equipping its bombers with weapons and systems to carry out the tasks of t…
Key takeaways The U.S. Air Force is exploring the possibility of integrating air-to-air combat functions into its bomber fleet. This shift is part of a broader effort to strengthen air dominance, alongside the expansion of traditional fighter squadrons and the deployment of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones. The B-21 Raider, in particular, is seen as an excellent candidate for […]
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