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Despite secrecy and security measures, only 24-30 B-21s are expected to be operational in the next decade, leading to concerns about adequate numbers for potential conflicts with China and Russia.
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The United States Air Force's Cold War era Rockwell B-1 Lancer long-range strategic bombers have been logging the miles already this year. The aircraft were employed earlier this month in the retaliatory strikes against Iranian-back militant groups in Iraq and Syria – flying from Texas and back.
For the most part, the general public is unaware of the B-21 Raider; no one is pressuring their local congressperson to take a stance on the B-21. It’s just not a controversial issue (like the B-1A, or the F-35). Which means the bomber will likely proceed as planned.
A former US Air Force colonel shared why the B-1B Lancer was an ideal aircraft to retaliate against Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria.