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The US Air Force requested $1.7 billion to maintain the operational readiness of its B-1 and B-2 bomber fleets.

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US Air Force
What
The US Air Force requested $1.7 billion to maintain the operational readiness of its B-1 and B-2 bomber fleets.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:11 GMT · 2h 32m ago
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Why
The funding is needed to ensure these legacy platforms can continue to perform deterrence and precision strike missions while awaiting the full deployment of the new B-21 Raider bomber.
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This funding request highlights the ongoing reliance on existing bomber capabilities and the potential timeline challenges for the introduction of new strategic assets.

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