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Thursday, August 16, 2007

Air Force's commitment to new bomber a matter of debate
Sydney J. Freedberg Jr. from National Journal sums up what analysts feel about the USAF next-generation bomber program.

Many feel that the fighter pilot generals at the U.S. Air Force will not commit to a new bomber.

"So either it's a totally 'black' program," Richard Aboulafia, senior aviation analyst at Teal Group said, "or it's just talk -- preserving cash for fighters while fending off congressional criticism over inadequate funding for bombers."

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