US Air Force asks for over $73bn for bomber and missile

The United States Air Force has developed a spending plan for the period from 2023 to 2028. They have requested over $73 billion to build the B-21 bomber and the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile. Bloomberg.

According to the financial plan, about $35 billion is required to develop and purchase parts for the US Air Force bomber. Sentinel is expected to cost $38.5 billion.

“The launch of the missile on combat readiness is scheduled for May 2029”– written in the material.

Earlier it was reported that the Pentagon asked the White House for $170 billion in military procurement and development. It is specified that 76.8 billion dollars will be sent to the Navy and Marines, 32.8 billion will be allocated for the construction of ships, and 61 billion will be given to the Air Force, including the US Space Force.