Commander of the US Navy Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel Paparo, has expressed support for the US Air Force to drastically increase its procurement plans for the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider. The initial program goal was to build 100 of the world's first sixth-generation stealth bombers. Air Force leaders and lawmakers are already pushing to increase that number up to at least 145, with other advocates seeking 185. Now, the Navy is championing a fleet of 200 to strengthen the combined-arms strategy that makes joint operations between the different US service branches and regional allies. As the People's Republic of China...