Despite secrecy and security measures, only 24-30 B-21s are expected to be operational in the next decade, leading to concerns about adequate numbers for potential conflicts with China and Russia.
The United States Air Force's Cold War era Rockwell B-1 Lancer long-range strategic bombers have been logging the miles already this year. The aircraft were employed earlier this month in the retaliatory strikes against Iranian-back militant groups in Iraq and Syria – flying from Texas and back.
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For the most part, the general public is unaware of the B-21 Raider; no one is pressuring their local congressperson to take a stance on the B-21. It’s just not a controversial issue (like the B-1A, or the F-35). Which means the bomber will likely proceed as planned.