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B-1 vs Tu-160 I might be wrong, but I don’t see long-range bombers today flying over targets and dropping bombs directly anymore, except in completely undefended areas. These bombers have essentially turned into standoff launch platforms for missiles and precision-guided bombs. The truth is that missiles have advanced tremendously...

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