"The B-2s Are Ready"
January 1998
By John A. Tirpak
The stealth bomber is a mature system, prepared for deep, precision strike missions worldwide.
"B-1s for Theater War"
June 1998
By John A. Tirpak
The "Bone" has shifted from nuclear to conventional missions and would be heavily tasked in event of Major Regional Conflict.
"Long Range Blind Spot" (Editorial)
June 1998
By John T. Correll
There is no plan for long range airpower beyond upgrades and improvements for the existing bomber fleet.
"The B-2 Proves a Point"
July 1998
By Robert Wall
Its first forward deployment was a huge success. All that melted away in the torrential Pacific rains were some news media myths.
"The B-2 and Beyond" July 1998
By John T. Correll
The long range airpower panel says we should upgrade the B-2 to its full potential-and start planning for the next bomber.
The Long Reach of On-Call Airpower
December 1998
By John A. Tirpak
Air Expeditionary Forces are extending the concept of long range airpower.
Mission to Mach 5
January 1999
By John A. Tirpak
The successor to the B-2 bomber could be a high-altitude hypersonic aircraft.
Strategic Control
February 1999
By John A. Tirpak
This could turn out to be the successor to the Cold War concept of Containment.
Find, Hit, Win
April 1999
By David A. Ochmanek, Edward R. Harshberger, David E. Thaler, and Glenn A. Kent
Aircraft and other modern systems--aided by information technology and advanced munitions--can stop an armored invasion in progress.
The Bomber Roadmap
June 1999
By John A. Tirpak
The Air Force plans to make do with its present bomber fleet for almost 40 more years.
With Stealth in the Balkans
October 1999
By John A. Tirpak
The performance of the B-2 exceeded the expectations of even its most ardent fan.
For Bombers Does START Equal Stop? October 2000
By Adam J. Hebert
START III reductions, as proposed, could decimate the bomber fleet.
Breakthrough Force (Editorial) April 2001
By John T. Correll, Editor in Chief
Its job is to kick down the door for the other land, sea, and air forces.
Bomber Questions September 2001
By John A. Tirpak, Senior Editor
In the era of long-range precision strike, we have only 112 operational bombers.
Fifty Years of the B-52 December 2001
By Walter J. Boyne
In the skies over Afghanistan, the BUFF sees action in yet another war.
The Long Reach of the Heavy Bombers
November 2003
By Adam J. Hebert
Vindicated in war, USAF’s long-range systems are taking new and more effective forms.
Long-Range Strike in Two Jumps (Editorial) June 2004
By Robert S. Dudney, Editor in Chief
In recent months, the Air Force has adjusted its position.
Long-Range Strike in a Hurry November 2004
By Adam J. Hebert
The Air Force has decided to speed up its bomber replacement with a “system of systems” approach.
The Raptor as Bomber January 2005
By John A. Tirpak, Executive Editor
The FB-22 is a leading candidate to fulfill USAF’s need for an “interim bomber.”
Toward an Unmanned Bomber June 2005
By John A. Tirpak, Executive Editor
For USAF, the Joint Unmanned Combat Air System could prove to be a large, loitering attack craft.
A Tale of Two Bombers July 2006
By Walter J. Boyne
Many thought Ronald Reagan had to choose between the B-1 and the B-2. They were wrong.
The 2018 Bomber and Its Friends
October 2006
By Adam J. Hebert, Senior Editor
USAF is pushing a three-phase bomber plan, but the next new bomber is the centerpiece.
