⚔️ War & Conflict Oct 23, 2026 · Steve Losey

Air Force Considering Air-to-Air Role for Bombers amid Fighter Procurement Constraints

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Air Force Considering Air-to-Air Role for Bombers amid Fighter Procurement Constraints
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The Air Force’s future strategy for fighting wars could include arming bombers with air-to-air strike capabilities, the service said in a new report to Congress.



The report, titled “Long-Term USAF Fighter Force Structure” and submitted to lawmakers Oct. 16, said that “developing air-to-air capabilities on bombers” is being considered as a way to expand the service’s combat capabilities.



In the report, which was briefed to reporters Oct. 20 and obtained by Air & Space Forces Magazine, t

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