US Strategic Commander Cotton sent a strong signal that four Challengers could be faced simultaneously in the future, and for this he stressed the imperative of accelerating the production of B-21 strategic bombers.
This ** bomber, as a dual leadership member of the US Air Force and Strategic Command, its ability to carry nuclear weapons makes it a key force. Under conventional attack, the B-21 is operated by the Air Force;And once a nuclear strike is involved, it will be dispatched directly by the Strategic Command.
In fact, the U.S. Air Force itself is the main force of nuclear deterrence under the command of Strategic Command, demonstrating its central role in maintaining ***.
The B-21's first flight is scheduled for November 2023, and its service path is still far away, and it is expected to take at least two or three years to achieve large-scale deployment.
If the United States wants to fill the shortcomings of air-based nuclear forces, the mass production schedule of the B-21 is particularly critical. Currently, the B-2, B-1B, and B-52 are becoming more and more aging and cannot afford to do so.
For this reason, the US Strategic Command is urgently calling for the B-21 to accelerate into the actual combat sequence!
of the U.S. Aerospace Forces"Troika", the stealth of the B-2 gradually lost its advantage, although the B-1B was hailed"Hangar Queen", the actual combat effectiveness is limited, and the B-52 is still indispensable despite its old age.
Today, the United States urgently needs a sophisticated air force that combines advanced stealth with conventional and nuclear strikes to fill this critical gap.
Whether the United States can build many B-21 stealth bombers as planned depends on the stability and advancement of this aircraft's technology. Any technical difficulties or quality issues could repeat the mistakes of the B-2 and lead to production disruptions.
At present, the rush mentality of the United States has led to chaotic decision-making, and the emergence of the B-21 does not automatically guarantee its leading position in global competition, but rather reveals the anxiety and disorder in the heart of the United States.