Advances in stealth technology culminated in the F-117 Nighthawk, setting the stage for the B-2 Spirit's development. Despite its groundbreaking stealth capabilities, the end of the Cold War and cost overruns led to a reduced fleet of just 20 aircraft.
The B-2 bomber produced one of the best stealth weapons of all time. And yet, the program called for 75 bombers total, not the 20 we have today. The fall of the Soviet Union saw the numbers needed drop dramatically: Since its inception in 1947, the U.S. Air Force has been deeply invested in operating long-range strategic […]
Many defense writers have lamented the small number of B-2s procured. However, the B-2 cut was a ‘bet’ on a lack of great-power confrontation the Pentagon is probably thankful for today
If America Loves the B-2 Stealth Bomber, Why Did It Only Build 20?
The Air Force still wanted B-2s, but the expensive program was on the chopping block with other premium weapons like the
Sea Wolf-class submarine.
Here s What You Need to Know: As the B-2’s capabilities would be fully subsumed by the B-21’s, the Air Force plans to retire the Spirit around the year 2036 as the Raiders phase in. Of course, the B-2 story suggests that the biggest question may be whether the B-21 can stay on budget, and just how many Washington will be willing to pay for when the bill comes due.
April 28, 2021 at 10:43 am | Published in: Africa, Libya, News
Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Menfi on March 23 in Paris, France [Chesnot/Getty Images] April 28, 2021 at 10:43 am
Libya s (5+5) Joint Military Committee (JMC) resumed its meetings in Sirte on Tuesday, with the participation of Mohamed Al-Menfi, the head of the Presidential Council, and UN envoy for Libya Jan Kubis,
Anadolu has reported.
A source within the Council said that the JMC meetings began yesterday, and confirmed that Al-Menfi and Kubis were present. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the source added that two delegations of the 5+5 committee welcomed Al-Menfi at Ghardabiya Airbase on his arrival in Sirte.