Adm. Samuel Paparo, head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, says he would favor procuring 200 B-21 Raider stealth bombers. The Pentagon’s plan calls for 100, but the number could change quickly.
WHO:Adm. Samuel Paparo
WHAT:Says he would favor procuring 200 B-21 Raider stealth bombers, versus a Pentagon plan for 100
WHEN:Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:He is advocating for a larger B-21 procurement requirement than the Pentagon’s current plan.
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