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On the one hand, I always like new military gear that keeps us on the edge.
On the other hand, for all intents and purposes this is just a B-2 that was modified to significantly cheaper to build. So while that does mean we can have a lot more of them and probably put the B-1 out to pasture (finally), there is nothing really exciting about it.
It might look similar to a B-2, but it is decades more advanced technologically. The B-2 isn't even considered to be particularly stealthy anymore. The B-2 is absurdly expensive and inefficient to both produce and maintain. By contrast, this bomber will actually be built and operated in large numbers.
It isn't really a replacement for the B-2, it's more a replacement for the B-2, B-1, and B-52 because it's capable and efficient enough to finally move the whole US bomber force into highly advanced stealth. That's pretty huge advancement.
It's likely to play a significant role in the coming war between the US and China, and kill more communists than Liberty Prime.
I am aware of all of the improvements. Just that while I am impressed that they managed to make something that much better and also get the cost way down (something, something, "Belkan witchcraft" here), it just looks like a slightly modified B-2 to me in terms of appearance.
I guess there is only so much you can do with a flying wing and keeping it stealthy.
IMO US defense contractors actually making something cost effective is far more of a miracle than putting space lasers on it.