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Patty-Jane is the policy analyst for nuclear deterrence and missile defense at The Heritage Foundation. President-elect Joe Biden is briefed by expert members of his national security and foreign policy agency review teams on December 28, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. Mark Makela / Stringer / Getty Images Key Takeaways Since our adversaries’ nuclear arsenals pose an existential threat to the United States, it is critical to ensure all elements of the triad remain viable. Without LRSO missiles to threaten inaccessible targets, the Air Force could not perfo...

Everything to know about the bombers that flew over Super Bowl LV Rob Verger © Provided by Popular Science From left: A B-1, B-2, and a B-52 soar over the Super Bowl on February 7, 2021. This story has been updated. It was first published on February 5, 2021. On Sunday evening, just as the last notes sounded on the National Anthem at Super Bowl LV, three U.S. Air Force planes roared over the stadium in Tampa, Florida. It was a trio of bombers. That represents a change from recent years that saw smaller craft, such as the F-16s of the Thunderbirds, streaking overhead.

LRSO: Why America Needs the Nuclear Long-Range Standoff Weapon Biden would be wise to continue to develop a nuclear-armed LRSO to help the B-52 continue its deterrence mission. In reviewing the nation’s nuclear deterrent posture, President Joe Biden’s national security team will closely scrutinize the Air Force’s Long-Range Standoff Weapon (LRSO) program, which is a modernized nuclear-armed, air-launched cruise missile. Critics contend that the weapon may be destabilizing, but delaying or canceling the program would be a huge mistake. The LRSO—along with gravity bombs—form the “ai...

Construction of the second B-21 is underway.

The Biden Administration Must Prioritize Extended Deterrence The Biden administration must prioritize extended deterrence if it wants to improve America’s relationships with its allies. There has been a lot of talk about how the Biden administration might focus on America’s alliances when approaching foreign policy. But missing in this conversation is any discussion of reinforcing our commitments to extended deterrence. As Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command Gen. Timothy Ray recently reminded us, U.S. extended deterrence “is an important part of [our allies’] strategic c...