Source : Indian Defence Updates (IDU)
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| B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber concept of the US Air Force |
Amid media reports that, India is an advanced stage of discussions to lease 6 Tupolev Tu-160 bombers from Russia, Experts have said that Russia is likely to follow its old playbook and offer the older Tu-160 airframe to India after modernization that have limited airframe life left in them.
The United States Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall had said last week that the United States would consider providing Australia with its upcoming B-21 Raider, India should look towards Stealth Bombers as the B-21 Raider low observable bomber will be capable of penetrating the toughest defenses to deliver precision strikes.
