Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
In a potential conflict with China or Russia, the US Air Force’s B-1B Lancer bomber would likely operate as a standoff “arsenal bomber” rather...
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Key Points and Summary: The decision to drastically cut the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber fleet to just 20 aircraft after the Cold War is...
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Key Points – The B-52H Stratofortress, a US Air Force icon for over 64 years, continues its distinguished service as a long-range, heavy bomber...
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Key Points – The B-1B Lancer, a supersonic variable-sweep wing bomber born from the Reagan-era defense buildup, continues its long service with the US...
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Key Points – Two B-1B Lancer bombers, nicknamed “Rage” and “Lancelot,” were recently recalled from long-term storage at the US Air Force’s “Boneyard” (AMARG)...
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Key Points: The US Air Force’s current fighter fleet, numbering around 1,610 aircraft (predominantly non-stealth F-16Cs), raises questions about its adequacy for a potential...
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Key Points – The Russian MiG-35, an advanced evolution of the agile MiG-29, incorporates significant upgrades like AESA radar and enhanced electronic warfare suites...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points: The US Air Force’s B-52J upgrade program, replacing engines and modernizing radar/avionics to keep the venerable bomber flying into the 2050s, sparks...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points: The US Air Force is exploring a Next Generation Responsive Strike (NextRS) hypersonic aircraft via DARPA, aiming for a reusable Mach 5+...