a pretty important thing. We need to protect ourselves from China.
In December, U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds spelled out how this nuclear-capable bomber serves as America’s “China deterrence weapon.” If Beijing or Moscow becomes belligerent, the heavily armed Raider can “penetrate their most advanced air protection systems — their air defense systems — and take out some of the most sensitive sights that they have if we perceive that they are going to be or are using them in an offensive capability,” Rounds said.