Goodbye Blackjack?

[Backinblack]

Russia to Cut Defense Budget by $2.1 Bln

Media: Russia to Cut Defense Budget by $2.1 Bln (http://mil.today/2016/Economy2/)

"At the same time, development programs of a mobile railway-based missile system or fifth-generation strategic bombers can be suspended".

[sandiego89]

I say nyet.

The article says that the cuts will be primarily in future systems, including what would be the 5th gen bomber- the Blackjack replacement....so I say Blackjack will continue to serve...

[Backinblack]

Hmm.. What was known about the bomber of the 5th generation?