Key Tech Improvement: The main difference between the new bomber and the older fleet is its UAV characteristics, but the bomber will also be built with more advanced stealth materials.From Popular Mechanics:
For almost a century, military bombers have played a significant role in turning the tides of world wars. These heavyweights often provide critical firepower in otherwise unreachable areas. Despite the pullback of manned bombers in Afghanistan, the military continues to look toward a future of more reliable, accurate and effective bombers. The 2018 Bomber, some experts believe, is the answer.
The 2018 Bomber, now being developed by Boeing and Lockheed Martin, will be a long-range, penetrating heavy bomber that is flown autonomously by ground personnel. On April 6, 2009, the Obama administration announced (pdf) that the 2018 Bomber, also known as the Next Generation Bomber, would not make the cut for the defense budget. But just last week, long-term funding may have been secured with a bill passed by the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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