Long-range strike in a hurry

Article Abstract:

The United States Air Force has decided to speed up its bomber replacement with a system of systems approach, as it wants a long-range strike capability. The existing fleet of B-1B, B-2 and B-52H heavy bombers, new unmanned systems, updated bombers, an F/A-22 derivative and conventionally armed ballistic missiles are all being weighed as options for meeting future long-range strike requirements.

Aircraft, Aircraft Manufacturing, Bombers, Bombers (Airplanes)

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The future missile force

Article Abstract:

The retirement of Peacekeeper missiles would free resources to incorporate modernization of 500 remaining LGM-30 Minuteman IIIs. The Air Force has launched a series of programs to ensure the Minutemen remains reliable and effective and the primary upgrades included in the Minutemen III are detailed.

Product information, Financial management, Guided missiles and space vehicles, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing, Missiles, Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing, All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Ordnance & Accessories, Defense industries, Ammunition, exc. for small arms, not elsewhere classified, Rockets, Finance, Product enhancement, Company financing, Rockets (Ordnance), Armaments, Military weapons, Guided missiles, Minuteman (Missile)

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The Osprey factor

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The Osprey V-22 tilt-rotor is the backbone of Air Force Special Operations Commands and the Air Force expects the aircraft to become even more important. The CV-22 will replace the aging MH-53 Pave Low helicopters.

Usage, Product information, Aircraft industry, Airplanes, Military, Military airplanes, V-22 (Aircraft)

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