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February 10, 2026

The head of U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) has downplayed the current significance of Chinese efforts to develop new long-range strike aircraft with more global reach. He said that China remains, at best, a regional bomber force, though it continues to “aggressively” pursue new capabilities in this regard, like the long-awaited H-20 stealth bomber.

Commander Gen. Stephen Davis, in his first interview since taking command of AFGSC in November, talked about Chinese bombers and other aviation developments with TWZ‘s Howard Altman last month. Read our exclusive here. Must Read Articles F-35A Stealth Fighters Moving Closer To Middle East As U.S. Military Buildup Continues Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to stave off war have so far proven inconclusive. READ NOW A-10 Warthog Protects Mine-Hunting Littoral Combat Ship In Persian Gulf Drill The A-10, now in the twilight of its career, is uniquely suited to protect naval assets from lower-end threats, such as swarms of Iranian small boats. READ NOW Red Wolf Cruise Missile Eyed To Give OA-1K Skyraider II Standoff Strike Capability Giving the OA-1K a standoff strike capability has been seen as one potential way to expand its relevance in an era focused on high-end foes. READ NOW Undersea Drone That Attaches Itself To Other Vessels Unveiled By Lockheed Lamprey can launch aerial drones, launch decoys, and fire torpedoes after arriving discreetly in an operating area by hitching a ride. READ NOW Laser-Guided Rocket-Armed F-15E Strike Eagles Make Super Bowl Cameo Appearance F-15Es sitting ready to knock down drones in the Middle East were highlighted during the National Anthem, along with the crews that keep them flying. READ NOW From the Archive USN/COMPOSITE The Compelling Case For Arming U.S. Navy Warships With Drone Swarms Adding dozens of small, long-range drones to Navy ships would drastically enhance strike, ISR, networking, and defensive capabilities. READ NOW Hot Shots A B-52H Stratofortress bomber, assigned to the 419th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, departs for an evening test mission over the Mojave Desert. U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Schannuth Fast-attack submarines USS Annapolis (SSN 760) and USS Asheville (SSN 758) steam in formation with an MH-60S Sea Hawk off the coast of Guam. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. James Caliva U.S. Marines provide suppressive fire during Company night attacks as part of Integrated Training Exercise 1-26 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, CA. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gracelyn Hanson