Satellite images confirm ‘Area 51’ upgrades, potentially for the B-21 Raider

In years past, the name “Area 51” has elicited images of little green men, flying saucers, and government cover ups.  Of course, among those in the know, the secret military facility in the dry lake bed that was formerly Groom Lake has conjured up slightly different imagery: that of the exotic and advanced military aircraft […]

Air Force makes it official – Minimum of 100 B-21 Raider bombers needed

The Air Force recently made sure Congress knows that 100 is the minimum number of  B-21 Raider bombers they feel is required. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, General Stephen Wilson presented written testimony to the House Armed Services Committee last week clarifying the number at 100. Watch the Official Announcement of the ‘Raider’ Name […]

Aging U.S. nuclear arsenal projected to cost $400 billion to modernize

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report Tuesday detailing the costs and objectives associated with upgrading America’s nuclear weapons arsenal. The report, titled ‘Projected Costs of U.S. Nuclear Forces, 2017 to 2026’ outlines the programs slotted for upgrades. CBO estimates that the effort will cost $400 billion, an increase over the $348 billion estimate […]