US Air Force Weighs Air-Superiority Role for B-21 Raider Bomber

The US Air Force is reviewing possible new roles for its bombers, including air-superiority missions. One option under consideration is boosting the bombers' air-to-air capabilities. The B-21 Raider is expected to play a central part in such future missions. The service is also planning to expand its fighter fleet and rely more heavily on Collaborative Combat Aircraft. These steps are aimed at increasing combat capacity while dealing with challenges posed by aging fighter aircraft.