Event Brief
Indo-Pacific commander seeks 200 B-21 bombers
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: 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: 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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