The Pentagon boasts of a device that is difficult to detect, very precise in the launch of explosives and with the capacity for reconnaissance tasks.
The United States Pentagon has unveiled its first bomber aircraft in more than 30 yearsthe B-21 Raider, which is designed to launch conventional and nuclear munitions with “formidable” accuracy.
As detailed by the US Department of Defense, this new B-21 will form “the backbone” of the country’s future Army bomber force, all within the framework of the Government’s commitment to develop capabilities that will strengthen the capacity of the United States to deter aggression. “(The B-21) is a testament to America’s enduring advantages in ingenuity and innovation. (…) Now, strengthening and sustaining America’s deterrence is at the center of our National Defense Strategy. And also it is our unique American spirit of innovation and invention,” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said during the official presentation of this new bomber.
According to Austin, “no other long-range bomber can match the efficiency” of the B-21, since it “does not need logistical support.” In this sense, he has highlighted that “even the most sophisticated air defense systems will have a hard time spotting a B-21 in the sky.” “The B-21 is multifunctional. You can do anything from information gathering to battle management and integration with our allies and partners. And it will work seamlessly across all domains and theaters, and across the entire joint force. Their advantage will last for decades,” the Defense Secretary stressed. “Ladies and gentlemen, this is deterrence american style (…). This is not just another plane. It is not another acquisition. It is a symbol and a source of the fighting spirit that President Reagan spoke of. He is the embodiment of America’s determination to defend the republic we all love,” he added.