The Air Force Is Sending B-1, B-2 and B-52 Bombers Closer to China
Story by Brandon J. Weichert • 21h • 4 min read
What You Need to Know: The U.S. Air Force is ramping up its long-range strike capabilities in the Indo-Pacific, with B-2 Spirit, B-52 Stratofortress, and B-1 Lancer bombers regularly operating from allied bases in Australia.
-These bombers can fire long-range anti-ship missiles (LRASMs) and are crucial for countering China’s naval forces in case of conflict.
-However, China’s advanced anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) networks complicate U.S. military power projection in the region.
-While the Air Force’s strategy is necessary, experts argue that additional long-range missile batteries and joint service plans are needed to penetrate China’s A2/AD defenses effectively and protect U.S. allies like Taiwan.
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