New Bomber To Carry Nukes
Credit: SCOTT MARSHALL/AW&ST
The U.S. Air Force’s next-generation bomber will be used to launch nuclear payloads—a requirement that will affect the design and cost of the program, says the service’s top civilian leader. The extra cost of adding nuclear weapons delivery to the aircraft’s missions could also complicate efforts to...
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