DoD tout "Arsenal Plane"

[LowObservable]

This is interesting, too...

The Case for the Centuryfortress: Defining the B-52J | The Diplomat

[KenV]

F-15 callsign: missile magnet and his wingman bullet catcher.

This is rather interesting. When the Russians not only propose but actually build a non stealth missileer, it's declared a brilliant breakthrough that negates both F-22 and F-35. But when someone proposes a more capable missileer that is designed to work in concert with stealth fighters, it's doomed.

[West Coast]

No one said doomed that I'm aware of other than you. I'm sure they'll be effective but at what cost? Tactics can only go so far.

[KenV]

No one said doomed that I'm aware of other than you.

Wait, what? A "missile magnet" and "bullet catcher" are not doomed? I respectfully disagree.

I'm sure they'll be effective but at what cost?

I have no idea. And I doubt anyone does. But that was not my point, was it? My intent was to point out a clear dichotomy. When Russians build a missileer the local pundits declare it brilliant and sure to defeat stealth fighters. When someone in the west proposes a missileer more capable than the Russian one and unlike the Russian one designed to work in cooperation with stealth fighters, its doomed. Are you saying such disparate views do not represent a dichotomy?

[West Coast]

I'm saying you're going to have to work out your issues with differences in reporting, perceived or real.