Trump’s Iran war draining US arsenal? Pentagon admits ‘need a lot more' B21 bombers for future...

The U.S. Air Force is reportedly preparing plans to expand its future B-21 Raider stealth bomber fleet to around 200 aircraft as Pentagon officials warn that the current target of 100 bombers may be insufficient for future wars. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently said America would need “a lot more” B-21s, while Air Force officials are reportedly reworking procurement plans ahead of the FY2028 budget cycle. The push accelerated after the U.S. and Israel relied heavily on the small B-2 Spirit fleet during strikes on Iranian nuclear and missile facilities. Officials also fear that a future Indo-Pacific war with China would require far greater long-range strike capability and larger missile stockpiles.