B-1, B-2, B-52 Bombers in flight. U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Sagar Pathak
Forbes: U.S. Must Invest More In Its Geriatric Bomber Force
This 4th of July, Americans witnessed flyovers of our airpower. It was a far cry from the airpower displays over Washington, D.C., that I viewed as a boy on national holidays in the late 1950s. Then, dozens of B-47 bombers literally cast a shadow over the viewers. On this Fourth, only three bombers were on display—a B-52 built in the Kennedy years; a B-1B built during the Reagan administration; and our “newest” bomber, the B-2, over 30 years of age.
To put the current bomber deficit situation in historical context, in 1957 the Air Force had 2,334 bombers in its inventory; in 1990 it had 411; the 2021 budget plans for 140. Yes, times have changed, but arguably the security challenges for the foreseeable future are much more complex and challenging than ever before.
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WNU Editor: From 2,334 bombers in 1957 to 140 bombers today. That says it all.
Technology has changed, in that thousands of bombers are no longer needed anymore.
ReplyDeleteExactly! UAVs will perform these precision strikes now making Bomber tech out- dated
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ReplyDeleteWell, technology make changes, yes, but not enough at this level and we can regret it a lot.
ReplyDeletewild estimate. being more defensive is much needed than be offensive. 10 bombers will destroy the world.
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